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Well pretty much like gold. But there are r some chunks of gray
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How do you know if something is real gold or iron pyrite?
1. If it looks like gold in bright sunlight, it will look shinny and like gold out of direct sunlight. Iron pyrite will not shine unless under direct sunlight.2. If you can put a knife blade on it and it bends, it is probably gold. Iron Pyrite will break.3. A pin will stick in gold, Iron Pryite will break.4. Some Iron Pyrite is magnetic.5. From what I have seen, if I am into Iron Pyrite, the pieces are usually consistant in size.
What does pyrite smell like?
It smells like Iron Disulphide or FeS2....
How could you determine if a mineral is pyrite or?
If you mean pyrite or gold- gold is soft- pyrite is brittle. Gold melts easily- pyrite does not. Acid dissolves pyrite, but not gold. Finally- you may have heard "All that glitters is not gold". It SHOULD be "NOTHING that glitters is gold." Natural gold may be shiny, but does not glitter- like pyrites will.
Why pyrite is important?
Pyrite, iron sulfide is a common mineral in many rocks. Pyrite is the most important sulfur-containing mineral.
What elements do pyrite and magnetite have in common?
what elements do pyrite and magnetite habe in common
Who does pyrite look like?
it looks likes gold but it is not.it is known as the fool's gold.pyrite is harder than gold but gold is heavier than pyrite
What does a pyrite look like?
Well pretty much like gold. But there are r some chunks of gray
Why does homemade pyrite look more like lava rock than natural pyrite?
It is because homemade pyrite cools within a few second, not giving it enough time to for crystals, unlike natural pyrite, which had years to cool underground giving it enough time to form crystals
What is gold's look alike?
pyrite
What two minerals have a box like shape?
Definitely pyrite for one
How do you know if something is real gold or iron pyrite?
1. If it looks like gold in bright sunlight, it will look shinny and like gold out of direct sunlight. Iron pyrite will not shine unless under direct sunlight.2. If you can put a knife blade on it and it bends, it is probably gold. Iron Pyrite will break.3. A pin will stick in gold, Iron Pryite will break.4. Some Iron Pyrite is magnetic.5. From what I have seen, if I am into Iron Pyrite, the pieces are usually consistant in size.
What can pyrite be called?
Pyrite is often called "fool's gold," because it has a somewhat gold-like appearance.
How does pyrite mineral feel like?
A pyrite mineral feels pricky, it is also rather shiny, not dull.
Why does natural pyrite look different from homemade pyrite?
Because of the pressure and time used to create natural pyrite, more crystals develop, giving it that shiny, crystalline look, whereas man made is created in such a short amount of time that there isn't a lot of gold, and once it dries, many colors show after rust appears on the pyrite.
What is marcasite jewelry made from?
Marcasite jewelry is an inexpensive type of jewelry that is mainly made of silver, and made to look like gold. Marcasite also has some pyrite in it, but the silver is used on top of the pyrite to prevent the jewelry from being brittle.
What is the stone which looks like gold?
Pyrite
What does pyrite smell like?
It smells like Iron Disulphide or FeS2....
