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.
Iron Pyrites - Iron Sulfide
The main chemical name for iron pyrite is iron disulfide (FeS2). It is commonly known as fool's gold due to its shiny metallic appearance.
What is iron pyrites?
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Also known as "Fool's Gold", it is yellow, shiny, and tends to have crystals with flat surfaces (REAL gold does not shine) The link below is to a photo of iron pyrites.
Iron Pyrites is often referred to as Fools Gold because it forms metallic looking crystals which are golden in colour. The appearance of these crystals lead to them being commonly mistaken for gold by those who find them.
Copper pyrites, also known as chalcopyrite, is composed of copper, iron, and sulfur. Its chemical formula is CuFeS2.
Another name for iron oxide is rust.
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Iron pyrites is commonly known as 'Fools Gold' as it is has a shiny golden colour.
Another name for small bits of iron is iron filings.
No, fools gold or iron pyrites is less dense than gold.