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What is iron and sulfur mixed together called?
Iron Pyrite or Fools Gold
What is the nickname for pyrite?
iron pyrite is also called fools gold
Is fools gold a mixture?
No, pyrite, or fools' gold, is a compound called iron disulfide (FeS2).
The scientific name for fools gold?
Fools Gold is actually 'Iron Pyrites' , sometimes just called 'pyrities'. Is it crystals of Iron sulphide. The chemical formul;a is FeS2 ( Iron(II)disulphide). Its appearance is slightly angular crystalline substance. The colour of fools gold is a slightly cooler yellow to natural gold.
What is another word for fool's gold?
Fools' gold is also known as iron pyrite.
What happen when fools gold heat?
When fools gold, also known as iron pyrite, is heated, it can produce sulfur dioxide gas which can be toxic if inhaled. Additionally, heating fools gold can also cause it to oxidize and form iron oxide, losing its metallic luster.
Why is Iron Pyrites often called Fools Gold?
Iron Pyrites is often referred to as Fools Gold because it forms metallic looking crystals which are golden in colour. The appearance of these crystals lead to them being commonly mistaken for gold by those who find them.
Is pyrite in anything?
fools gold also know as iron sulphide FeS2
Does fools gold weight as much as gold?
No, fools gold or iron pyrites is less dense than gold.
Is fools gold heavy?
Fools gold (iron pyrite) is relatively heavy, it is about one fourth to one third as heavy as gold and about as heavy as iron.
Who made fools gold?
No one 'made' it. It is a mineral called iron pyrites, which looks similar to gold in ore.
Is iron pyrite fools gold sedimentary igneous or metamorphic?
Iron pyrite, also known as fools gold, is mainly found in sedimentary rocks. It forms as a result of sedimentation and diagenesis processes.
