marcasite
noun
- an orthorhombic mineral, FeS, that is dimorphic with pyrite; iron sulfide
- this mineral cut and mounted on silver or other white metal to look like brilliants
See marcasite in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(märˈkə-sītˌ, -zītˌ)
noun- A mineral with the same composition as pyrite, FeS2, but differing in crystal structure. Also called white iron pyrites.
- An ornament of pyrite, polished steel, or white metal.
Related Forms:
- marˌca·sitˈi·cal (-sĭtˈĭ-kəl) adjective
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