MARCASITE


Meaning of MARCASITE in English

[mar.ca.site] n [ME marchasite, fr. ML marcasita] (15c) 1 a: crystallized iron pyrites b: a mineral of the same composition and appearance as iron pyrites but of different crystalline organization and lower specific gravity

2: a piece of marcasite used in jewelry

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