Definition of Tin pyrites

1. Noun. A dark grey mineral with a metallic luster that is a source of tin.

Exact synonyms: Stannite
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Tin pyrites

1. Noun. the mineral stannite ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tin Pyrites

tin ear
tin fluorides
tin foil
tin god
tin hat
tin knocker
tin men
tin opener
tin openers
tin oxide
tin pest
tin plague
tin plate
tin plates
tin polyphosphates
tin pyrites (current term)
tin radioisotopes
tin sandwich
tin sandwiches
tin snips
tin soldier
tin soldiers
tin tabernacle
tin whistle
tin whistles
tinaja
tinajas
tinaksite
tinamides
tinamou

Literary usage of Tin pyrites

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Quantitative Chemical Analysis by C. Remigius Fresenius (1903)
"tin pyrites. 1. Treat 2 to 3 grm. of the finely powdered mineral, dried at 100°, with hydrochloric acid with the addition of potassium chlorate, ..."

2. Analytical Essays Towards Promoting the Chemical Knowledge of Mineral Substances by Martin Heinrich Klaproth (1801)
"CHEMICAL EXAMINATION OF THE NATIVE SULPHURET OF TIN*. (Tin-pyrites. ... of art J. The colour of this tin-pyrites is grey, of various degradations from the ..."

3. A Practical Essay on the Analysis of Minerals: Exemplifying the Best Methods by Friedrich Christian Accum (1809)
"tin pyrites, or Sulphuret of Tin. In this ore tin exists mineralised by sulphur, and frequently associated with copper, its analysis may be accomplished in ..."

4. Elements of Mineralogy by Richard Kirwan (1810)
"It has hitherto been discovered only in Cornwall. Species 3.—Mineralized by Sulphur, and associated with Copper. tin pyrites. ..."

5. A Dictionary of Chemistry: On the Basis of Mr. Nicholson's, in which the ...by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson (1821)
"tin pyrites, from Wheal-Rock, St. Agnes in Cornwall. (я.) 120 grains of finely triturated tin pyrites were treated with an aqua regia, composed of 1 ounce ..."

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