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Pentlandite

Description:

Pentlandite is a mineral that is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is a sulfide mineral consisting of iron, nickel, and sulfur. Pentlandite is a significant source of nickel and is often associated with other valuable minerals such as pyrrhotite and chalcopyrite.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The mining company discovered a large deposit of pentlandite in the new excavation site.

Noun: Pentlandite is commonly used as a primary source for the extraction of nickel.

Adjective: The pentlandite-rich rocks were subjected to intense heat and pressure during the geological process.

Verb: The geologists need to analyze and classify the pentlandite samples to determine their economic value.

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