ARSENOPYRITE

arsenopyrite, mispickel

(noun) a silver-white or grey ore of arsenic

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

arsenopyrite (countable and uncountable, plural arsenopyrites)

(mineral) A silvery-grey ore of arsenic, a mixed arsenide and sulfide of iron, FeAsS.

Synonyms

• AsPy, FeAsS, mispickel

Source: Wiktionary


Ar`sen*o*pyr"ite, n. Etym: [Arsenic + pyrite.] (Min.)

Definition: A mineral of a tin-white color and metallic luster, containing arsenic, sulphur, and iron; -- also called arsenical pyrites and mispickel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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