answersLogoWhite

0

What is the Pyrite?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago
Updated: 1/26/2023

Pyrites are a class of minerals. Some people call them "fool's gold" because they sometimes look similar to gold, but they are not gold. Pyrite crystals are not transparent. They are opaque.

User Avatar

Audra Weissnat ∙

Lvl 13
∙ 3y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

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


Name things made of pyrite?

pyrite is made of FeS2


What cleavage does pyrite have?

What cleavage does pyrite have


What is pyrite's fracture?

Pyrite has the property fracture. - Raymond Cheung


Is there lead in pyrite?

No, Pyrite is iron and sulfur


What the hardness of pyrite?

the hardness of pyrite is 6.5


What is the diaphaneity of pyrite?

The diaphaneity of pyrite is opaque.


What is hardness of the pyrite?

the hardness of pyrite is 6.5


What two minerals have a box like shape?

Definitely pyrite for one


What is the real name for fools gold?

Pyrite


Is pyrite a crystal?

Pyrite is a mineral that can form crystals.


What are the elements in pyrite?

Pyrite is FeS2, an iron sulfide.

Trending Questions
This begins in the Himalayas and flows through India? Where can one find Koi Carp for sale online? What is fuel stablizer? 35 meters equals how may kilometers? In your home your stove and your electric clotes dryer usually run on how many volts? Contribution of james watson in science? Which decision do you think would be most in line with dharma? What is Charli XCX's official fan mail address? What was the 1849 American gold rush? How do you measure the force of water hitting a waterwheel if it takes 5.97 seconds to fill a 500 ml cup? How many quarts of oil needed to change for 91 Nissan sentra? What is the origin of the surname McGhee? Is a hemoglobin a hormone? What time should you use your headlights? How would our world be different today if the Roman Empire had never existed? Why are primates called nonhuman? What was Nicolas Copernicus's main language? What does weight measure? Best way to get Adderall out of your system? What type of secretion is lactation?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.