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The characteristic property of the mineral pyrite is sand it is very shiny
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Is pyrite a mineral or non mineral?
No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).
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.
Why pyrite is important?
Pyrite, iron sulfide is a common mineral in many rocks. Pyrite is the most important sulfur-containing mineral.
Is pyrite a crystal?
Pyrite is a mineral that can form crystals.
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.
Is pyrite an element?
Pyrite is actually a mineral. It is often found within metamorphic and sedimentary rocks though.
The mineral pyrite has a metallic?
Lustre.
Is there a written formula for the mineral pyrite?
no
