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Pyrite, iron sulfide is a common mineral in many rocks. Pyrite is the most important sulfur-containing mineral.
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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.
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.
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.
Can gold be found in the same place as pyrite?
It's theoretically possible, since pyrite (often called "fool's gold, because it looks so similar to the real thing) can form in all kinds of environments. That is probably why so many prospectors were fooled over the years: they went where they thought gold would be found, but instead, the mineral they encountered was pyrite.
Is iron pyrite magnetic?
No, iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is not magnetic.
Which is the important minerals of Bihar?
Uranium and Pyrite
Is decomposition of pyrite an important factor in generating acidic mine drainage?
Yes the sulphur in the pyrite makes sulphuric acid.
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 are important uses for the mineral pyrite?
I is used to create sulfur dioxide to make paper.
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 is pyrite's fracture?
Pyrite has the property fracture. - Raymond Cheung
What two minerals have a box like shape?
Definitely pyrite for one
