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marcasite in British English
(ˈmɑːkəˌsaɪt)
noun
1.
a metallic pale yellow mineral consisting of iron sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form used in jewellery. Formula: FeS2
2.
a cut and polished form of steel or any white metal used for making jewellery
Derived forms
marcasitical (ˌmɑːkəˈsɪtɪkəl) adjective
Word origin
C15: from Medieval Latin marcasīta, from Arabic marqashītā, perhaps from Persianmarcasite in American English
(ˈmɑrkəˌsaɪt)
noun
1.
an orthorhombic mineral, FeS2, that is dimorphic with pyrite; iron sulfide
2.
this mineral cut and mounted on silver or other white metal to look like brilliants
Word origin
Fr marcassite < ML marcasita < Ar marqashītā < Pers marqashīshāImage ofmarcasite
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