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What is the weight of pyrite?
The weight of pyrite varies depending on the size of the specimen. On average, the density of pyrite is around 5 g/cm3, which means a cubic centimeter of pyrite would weigh around 5 grams.
Why does a piece of gold weigh more than a piece of pyrite that is the same size?
Gold has a higher density than pyrite, which means it contains more mass in the same volume. This higher density is due to the atomic structure and composition of gold, which makes it heavier compared to pyrite even though they may appear to be the same size.
How much lighter is pyrite than gold?
In fact, pyrite is heavier than gold. I'm not sure exactly, but I believe it is anywhere from 5% to 20% heavier than gold of the same volume.
What is an antonym for pyrite?
An antonym for pyrite could be "gold," as pyrite is often referred to as "fool's gold" due to its resemblance to real gold.
Is gold harder than pyrite?
No, gold is not harder than pyrite. Pyrite has a hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale, while gold has a hardness of 2.5-3. This means that pyrite is harder than gold.
What is the weight of pyrite?
The weight of pyrite varies depending on the size of the specimen. On average, the density of pyrite is around 5 g/cm3, which means a cubic centimeter of pyrite would weigh around 5 grams.
How much is Oregon pyrite worth?
not much?
Why is gold valuable while pyrite is not?
In one word, scarcity. There is a lot of pyrite, not much gold.
What mineral property can be used to distinguish between pyrite and chalco pyrite?
Pyrite also known as "fool's gold" is a mineral that has both a different chemical, morphological and physical characteristics than gold. Gold is denser (i.e. the same size of gold is much heavier than the that of pyrite). Gold's average density is 17.64 g/cm3 while Pyrite's density is on average 5.01 g/cm3. The chemical formulas are different. Gold's chemical formula is "Au" while Pyrite's is and iron sulfate mineral with a formula of "FeS2". The color is also different, gold appears the color of gold while pyrite is more bronze in color. The crystallographic form of the minerals also vary. Gold is a very soft mineral while Pyrite is much harder (gold has a hardness of 2.5 while Pyrite is 6.5). To distinguish between a sample of each, you could scratch the surface of gold using your fingernail which you would not be able to do with pyrite. You can try to scratch it because pyrite or fools gold much harder then gold so if it doesn't scratch that much it is most likely pyrite or fools gold. You can tell them apart by looking at their reflection and streak. Also, gold is much more dense than pyrite, so the same volume would 'weigh' about 3.5 times more. Gold has a hardness of about 2.5, while pyrite is about 6 (Gold is softer and more malable). Streak is used to distinguish between Gold and Pyrite.
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
If the volume of the sample of pyrite equals the volume of the sample of gold how many?
If the volumes of the samples of pyrite and gold are equal, you cannot directly determine the number of samples without knowing the specific mass or density of each material. Pyrite has a lower density (about 5 g/cm³) compared to gold (about 19.3 g/cm³), meaning that for the same volume, a sample of gold would weigh significantly more than a sample of pyrite. Therefore, while the volumes may be equal, the mass of gold will be greater than that of pyrite.
Why does a piece of gold weigh more than a piece of pyrite that is the same size?
Gold has a higher density than pyrite, which means it contains more mass in the same volume. This higher density is due to the atomic structure and composition of gold, which makes it heavier compared to pyrite even though they may appear to be the same size.
What is hardness of the pyrite?
the hardness of pyrite is 6.5
Is there lead in pyrite?
No, Pyrite is iron and sulfur
What the hardness of pyrite?
the hardness of pyrite is 6.5
