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marcasite Definition


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marcasite
noun
    1. geol.
      A pale yellow mineral, a compound of iron, formerly used in jewellery and now mined for use in the manufacture of sulphuric acid.
    2. A polished gemstone made from this or any similar mineral.
Etymology: 15c: from Latin marcasita, from Arabic marqashita.



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