marcasite

Meanings

Plural: marcasites

Noun

The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS₂, occurring as yellow crystals.
Pyrite.
Any of various metal sulfides, usually iron sulfide minerals.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin marchasita et al., from Arabic مَرْقَشِيتَا (marqašītā).

Synonyms

white iron pyrite

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Words With Friends Score: 15

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