Definition of Pyritiferous. Meaning of Pyritiferous. Synonyms of Pyritiferous

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Definition of Pyritiferous

Pyritiferous
Pyritiferous Pyr`i*tif"er*ous, a. [Pyrites + -ferous.] (Min.) Containing or producing pyrites.

Meaning of Pyritiferous from wikipedia

- It is described in Vermont as "Gray silicious to black, graphitic, pyritiferous slate and phyllite, locally with interbedded thin dark grey dolostone...
- and Arkona Shale of Ontario. The Union Springs is an organic-rich, pyritiferous, thinly bedded, blackish gray to black shale with mudstone concretionary...
- formed at the base of a sandstone formation, where it makes contact with pyritiferous shale. Bab**** Fayette 37°59′38″N 80°58′16″W / 37.99389°N 80.97111°W...