Pyrite is called "fool's gold".
Its another name for fools gold
fools gold (Iron pyrite)
Iron Pyrite or Fools Gold
Fools gold will float. Gold will break if you hit it against a rock.
Because it looks like gold but really isn't gold. It is pretty common to find, unlike gold, so it's value is pretty small.
They would smash it with a rock.
the dencity of fools gold is 5.0
No, pyrite, or fools' gold, is a compound called iron disulfide (FeS2).
Fool's gold, also known as pyrite, is a mineral composed of iron disulfide. It has a metallic luster and is often mistaken for real gold due to its similar appearance. It can be found in various rock formations and is commonly used in jewelry and decorative items.
iron pyrite is also called fools gold
The most reliable way to test a rock for gold is through a specific gravity test or a professional assay. Specific gravity tests involve measuring the weight of the rock in water compared to its weight in air, which can indicate the presence of gold. Professional assays involve sending a sample of the rock to a laboratory for detailed analysis to determine the presence of gold accurately.
The fools