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No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoPyrite isn't iron, but it does have iron in it. Pyrite is a mineral comprised of Iron and Sulphur, or FeS2.
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∙ 11y agoPyrite is a mineral that is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2.
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∙ 12y agoPyrite is a nonsilicate
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∙ 13y agoPyrite is nonmetallic
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Is pyrite a silicate or non silicate mineral?
It is a non silicate, I think?
Which mineral will scratch glass but not pyrite?
orthoclase
Is chalcopyrite and hematite and magnetite and pyrite magnetic?
some of our samples of pyrite are paramagnetic
What is the atomic number of pyrite?
pyrite is a mineral consisting of 2 elements, so it doesn't have an atomic number. pyrite consists of iron and sulfur; FeS2 (Fe=1 Iron atom & S2= 2 Sulfur atom; these three atoms make a pyrite molecule). i this helped
A mineral with a hardness of 6?
Orthoclase feldspar is 6 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
Is pyrite a silicate or non silicate mineral?
It is a non silicate, I think?
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
Is pyrite a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous rock?
It is actually a mineral.
Sometimes called fools gold?
Iron Pyrite - which is a sulphide mineral - FeS2.
Is pyrite a crystal?
Pyrite is a mineral that can form crystals.
Why pyrite is important?
Pyrite, iron sulfide is a common mineral in many rocks. Pyrite is the most important sulfur-containing mineral.
What is a characteristic property of the mineral pyrite?
The characteristic property of the mineral pyrite is sand it is very shiny
What is a silicate mineral--malachite pyrite olivine and diamond?
Olivine is a silicate mineral. Diamond is an elemental mineral. Pyrite is a sulfide mineral. Malachite is a carbonate mineral.
How does pyrite mineral feel like?
A pyrite mineral feels pricky, it is also rather shiny, not dull.
Do people make pyrite with machines?
Pyrite is a mineral with the composition FeS2. To be a mineral, it must be naturally occurring.
What is a non silicate mineral Please be specific I really hope you guys and gals can find the answer. Questions?
A non silicate mineral is one that does not contain the combination of silicon and oxygen in the chemical formula of the mineral. The mineral pyrite is a non silicate with the chemical formula FeS2 (iron and sulfur).
Is pyrite an element?
Pyrite is actually a mineral. It is often found within metamorphic and sedimentary rocks though.
