[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

pyrite \pyr"ite\, n.; pl. pyrites. cf. f. pyrite. see
   pyrites. min.
   a common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant
   metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron
   pyrites; iron disulphide.
   1913 webster

         hence sable coal his massy couch extends,
         and stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends. --e.
                                                  darwin.
   1913 webster
see also:
pyrites 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

pyrite
     n : a common mineral iron disulfide that has a pale yellow
         color syn: iron pyrite, fool's gold
see also:
iron pyrite fool's gold 

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