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Ferrum sulphuratum (alchemy)

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The alchemical symbol for ferrum sulphuratum, a compound of iron and sulphur.

Also known as pyrite, the symbol for this substance is comprised of the alchemical indicators for iron (circle on bottom) and sulphur (triangle on top).

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Asymmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.

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