Meaning Of The Word Marcasite

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marcasite in American English
an orthorhombic mineral, FeS2, that is dimorphic with pyrite; iron sulfide
noun: a common mineral, iron disulfide, FeS2, chemically similar to pyrite but crystallizing in the orthorhombic system

marcasite in British English
noun: a metallic pale yellow mineral consisting of iron sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form used in jewellery. Formula: FeS2

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