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pyritohedron
An isometric closed crystal form of 12 faces, each an irregular pentagon. It is named after pyrite, which characteristically has this crystal form. Compare: dodecahedron
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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