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Why does a piece of gold weigh more than a piece of pyrite that is the same size?
its has higher density
How much does iron pyrite worth per 16 once?
25,000
Why pyrite is important?
Pyrite, iron sulfide is a common mineral in many rocks. Pyrite is the most important sulfur-containing mineral.
How much lighter is pyrite than gold?
In fact, pyrite is heavier than gold. I'm not sure exactly, but I believe it is anywhere from 5% to 20% heavier than gold of the same volume.
How can you extract iron ore from iron pyrite?
It's possible to do so (if you mean extract iron from iron pyrite) , but because pyrite is exothermic, it creates a hazard in mines. Also, it is much more economical to extract iron from other minerals. Pyrite is also geologically unstable, and will eventually turn into sulfurous minerals and actually viable iron ores, so it is best left for future mines. Pyrite is really only worth it for making sulfuric acid or jewelry.
How much is Oregon pyrite worth?
not much?
Why is gold valuable while pyrite is not?
In one word, scarcity. There is a lot of pyrite, not much gold.
Why does a piece of gold weigh more than a piece of pyrite that is the same size?
its has higher density
What mineral property can be used to distinguish between pyrite and chalco pyrite?
Pyrite also known as "fool's gold" is a mineral that has both a different chemical, morphological and physical characteristics than gold. Gold is denser (i.e. the same size of gold is much heavier than the that of pyrite). Gold's average density is 17.64 g/cm3 while Pyrite's density is on average 5.01 g/cm3. The chemical formulas are different. Gold's chemical formula is "Au" while Pyrite's is and iron sulfate mineral with a formula of "FeS2". The color is also different, gold appears the color of gold while pyrite is more bronze in color. The crystallographic form of the minerals also vary. Gold is a very soft mineral while Pyrite is much harder (gold has a hardness of 2.5 while Pyrite is 6.5). To distinguish between a sample of each, you could scratch the surface of gold using your fingernail which you would not be able to do with pyrite. You can try to scratch it because pyrite or fools gold much harder then gold so if it doesn't scratch that much it is most likely pyrite or fools gold. You can tell them apart by looking at their reflection and streak. Also, gold is much more dense than pyrite, so the same volume would 'weigh' about 3.5 times more. Gold has a hardness of about 2.5, while pyrite is about 6 (Gold is softer and more malable). Streak is used to distinguish between Gold and Pyrite.
What is the difference between pyrite and a pyrite cube?
Pyrite is the mineral whereas a pyrite 'cube' happens to be the habit in which the mineral has crystallised
Name things made of pyrite?
pyrite is made of FeS2
What cleavage does pyrite have?
What cleavage does pyrite have
Is pyrite a mineral or non mineral?
No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).
How much does iron pyrite worth per 16 once?
25,000
Is there lead in pyrite?
No, Pyrite is iron and sulfur
What is hardness of the pyrite?
the hardness of pyrite is 6.5
What the hardness of pyrite?
the hardness of pyrite is 6.5
