PARA-190-Pyrite

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Word: Pyrite

Origin:
Late Middle English (denoting a mineral used for kindling fire): via Latin from Greek puritēs ‘of fire,’ from pur ‘fire.’
Pyrite's metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold, hence the well-known nickname of fool's gold.

Definition:
The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is an iron sulfide with the chemical formula FeS₂. Pyrite is considered the most common of the sulfide minerals.

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