Pyrrhotite (Noun)
Meaning
A brownish iron sulfide mineral (FeS) having weak magnetic properties.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Pyrrhotite is often found in igneous and metamorphic rocks as an accessory mineral.
- The presence of pyrrhotite can significantly affect the magnetic properties of a rock sample.
- The iron sulfide mineral pyrrhotite is characterized by its brownish color and metallic luster.
- In ore deposits, pyrrhotite often occurs alongside other iron sulfide minerals such as pyrite.
- Pyrrhotite's weak magnetic properties make it an interesting subject of study in geophysics.