pyrrhotine

/pɪroʊˈtaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral consisting of iron sulfide and being an isometric mineral of iron and sulfur, often occurring in igneous rocks.

“The geologist found pyrrhotine deposits in the volcanic region.”

Synonyms

  • iron sulfide
  • pyrrhotite

Antonyms

  • quartz
  • silicon dioxide