marcasite
noun
mar·ca·site
ˈmär-kə-ˌsīt 
-ˌzīt;
ˌmär-kə-ˈzēt
1
a
: crystallized pyrite
b
: a pale yellow to white mineral of the same composition and appearance as pyrite but of different crystalline organization and lower specific gravity
2
: a piece of marcasite used in jewelry
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There's ample evidence that Neolithic hunter-gatherer groups and later cultures without access to steel would strike flint against pyrite or the closely related mineral marcasite.
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Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2018
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Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2018
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“Marcasite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marcasite. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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