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Pyrite is an iron ore, which has the chemical formula FeS2 (Iron (II) Sulfide)
The sulfide ion present is S22-
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What is pyrites hardness?
6.5
What phase of matter is a pyrite?
Pyrites are usually found in solid form
What are pyrites?
They are a kind of minerals, and historically some people have called them "fool's gold" because they are similar in appearance to gold, although they are not gold at all.
Can pyrites be silver in color?
You could try, but I'd suggest that the heat involved would severely damage if not destroy the pyrite. Try epoxy, or wire wrap your pyrite.
Does minerals containing metals often have a shiny luster?
Yes they doAnswer:Some do and some don't - iron pyrites, gold, silver, lead ores - may have a luster. Others like bauxite (aluminum ore), pitchblende (uranium), iron ore are not lusterous.
What is main chemical name for iron pyrites?
iron pyrites
What is pyrites hardness?
6.5
What has the author Alfred W G Wilson written?
Alfred W. G. Wilson has written: 'Pyrites in Canada' -- subject(s): Pyrites 'Currents and shore processes in Lake Ontario' 'Pyrites au Canada' -- subject(s): Pyrites 'Trent River system and Saint Lawrence outlet' -- subject(s): Geology
What is iron pyrate?
What is iron pyrites?
What is pyrites gravity?
4.9-5.2
What is the chemical formula for copper pyrite?
Copper pyrites is a common name for the mineral chalcopyrite, which has a formula CuFeS2. It can be considered to be made up of Cu+ Fe3+ S2- ions but there is covalent character. It is related to ZnS in structure, one Zn2+ ion replaced by Cu+ and another by Fe3+ Its a really pretty mineral, lovely shiny metallic yellow, just like iron pyrites., when you fond a good specimen. Chalcopyrite is a copper ore.
What geological material consists of a certain number of atoms and exactly twice the number of sulfur atoms?
The formula of this compound would be FeS2 , this is iron pyrites. Often called fools gold.
What are the release dates for Teamo Supremo - 2002 Pyrites and Pirates?
Teamo Supremo - 2002 Pyrites and Pirates was released on: USA: 19 April 2003
What is another name for iron pyrites?
Iron pyrites is commonly called "fools gold" since it is often mistaken for gold by people who do not know how to tell the difference.
What geological material consists of a certain amount of iron atoms and exactly twice the number of sulfur atoms?
The formula of this compound would be FeS2 , this is iron pyrites. Often called fools gold.
How much does pyrites cost per kilogram?
$10
Two types of metallic minerals?
Iron pyrites, plumbago.
