Marcasite

/ˈmɑːrkəsaɪt,ˈmɑːrkəziːt/
noun

A type of mineral that is similar to iron pyrite and is often used in jewelry.

She admired the vintage brooch at the antique store, noticing the sparkle of the marcasite.
Visual representation of "marcasite" - A type of mineral that is similar to iron pyrite and is often used in jewelry.

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  • marcasite jewelry
  • marcasite stones
noun

A brittle, metallic mineral, essentially FeS2, used in making earrings and brooches.

I bought a pair of marcasite earrings for my sister's birthday.
Visual representation of "marcasite" - A brittle, metallic mineral, essentially FeS2, used in making earrings and brooches.

Often appears as...

  • marcasite earrings
  • marcasite brooch
noun

A type of mineral that is similar to iron pyrite and is often used in jewelry.

She admired the vintage brooch at the antique store, noticing the sparkle of the marcasite.
Visual representation of "marcasite" - A type of mineral that is similar to iron pyrite and is often used in jewelry.

Often appears as...

  • marcasite jewelry
  • marcasite stones
noun

A brittle, metallic mineral, essentially FeS2, used in making earrings and brooches.

I bought a pair of marcasite earrings for my sister's birthday.
Visual representation of "marcasite" - A brittle, metallic mineral, essentially FeS2, used in making earrings and brooches.

Often appears as...

  • marcasite earrings
  • marcasite brooch
Definition 1 of 2
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Vintage Appeal

Marcasite often conveys an antique or vintage style, popular in retro fashion.

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Her marcasite necklace complemented the 1920s flapper dress perfectly.
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Jewelry Identifying

Distinguish marcasite from other shiny minerals by its metallic luster and angular facets.

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The distinctive gleam of marcasite made her bracelet stand out.
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Decorative Use

Marcasite is valued more for its decorative appeal than its monetary value.

Illustration for Decorative Use
These marcasite cufflinks are more about style than wealth.
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Vintage Appeal

Marcasite often conveys an antique or vintage style, popular in retro fashion.

Illustration for Vintage Appeal
Her marcasite necklace complemented the 1920s flapper dress perfectly.
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Jewelry Identifying

Distinguish marcasite from other shiny minerals by its metallic luster and angular facets.

Illustration for Jewelry Identifying
The distinctive gleam of marcasite made her bracelet stand out.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Decorative Use

Marcasite is valued more for its decorative appeal than its monetary value.

Illustration for Decorative Use
These marcasite cufflinks are more about style than wealth.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Vintage Appeal

Marcasite often conveys an antique or vintage style, popular in retro fashion.

Illustration for Vintage Appeal
Her marcasite necklace complemented the 1920s flapper dress perfectly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Jewelry Identifying

Distinguish marcasite from other shiny minerals by its metallic luster and angular facets.

Illustration for Jewelry Identifying
The distinctive gleam of marcasite made her bracelet stand out.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Decorative Use

Marcasite is valued more for its decorative appeal than its monetary value.

Illustration for Decorative Use
These marcasite cufflinks are more about style than wealth.
Visual representation of the word "Marcasite"

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