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How do you extract gold from pyrite?
Gold can be extracted from pyrite by a process called roasting, where the pyrite is heated in the presence of air to oxidize the sulfur and release the contained gold. The gold-containing residue is then treated with cyanide (known as cyanidation) to dissolve the gold and separate it from the rest of the materials.
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.
Is iron pyrite magnetic?
No, iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is not magnetic.
Do I just pour the hydrocholoric acid directly on the sample of gold to dissolve the pyrite?
I would STRONGLY suggest that you do not play around with hydrochloric acid. Breathing the fumes is highly dangerous, not to mention getting it on your skin or in your eyes. It will also not dissolve pyrite.
How do you extract gold from pyrite?
Gold can be extracted from pyrite by a process called roasting, where the pyrite is heated in the presence of air to oxidize the sulfur and release the contained gold. The gold-containing residue is then treated with cyanide (known as cyanidation) to dissolve the gold and separate it from the rest of the materials.
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 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
What is the diaphaneity of pyrite?
The diaphaneity of pyrite is opaque.
What is pyrite's fracture?
Pyrite has the property fracture. - Raymond Cheung
What two minerals have a box like shape?
Definitely pyrite for one
What is the real name for fools gold?
Pyrite
