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Gold is an element.
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Is hematite used to make gold?
No. hematite is just rust or Fe2O3 a.k.a Iron(III)oxide. Gold is simply an element and can be found in rivers
Balance the equation fes2 o2 --- fe2o3 so2 and name the reaction?
Pyrite (fools gold) reacts with Oxygen to make Hematite (Fe2O3) and Sulpher dioxide (SO2) The reaction is oxidation of pyrite. 2FeS2 + 3.5O2 - - Fe2O3 + 2SO2
Who found hematite?
It is not known who originally discovered iron pyrite. However, their discovery is what led to the nickname of "Fool's Gold" since it appears similar to gold and in some of the same locations. It has also been found in fossils.
Is gold different from fool's gold?
Yes! Fool's Gold is actually called Iron Pyrite. It is cubic formed iron based crystal that is is a yellow to brass color. It is reflective giving you a "shiny" appearance. Gold on the other hand is a brighter yellow and is the same brightness whether it is in the shade or in the sun! If you shade pyrite with your hand, it will go dull. Gold will stay Yellow! I should also mention, if you hit pyrite with a hammer or another rock, it will shatter or break. Gold should just flatten out. Here is a comparison picture between Pyrite and Gold - http://www.homegrownfun.com/wp-content/uploads/smaller-gold-and-pyrite-400x300.jpg
How do you distinguish gold from fools gold?
Gold is a heavy ductile metal and gold is an Element. Fools gold is actually Iron Pyrite and is brittle and light compared to gold. Gold has a specific gravity around 19 while fools gold (iron pyrite) has a specific gravity of 4.95 to 5.10. Fools gold is harder than gold. The hardness of Fools gold is 6 to 6.5 while Gold is softer and has a hardness of 2.5 on the Moh's scale of hardness. When hammered gold will flatten while other yellow minerals break Fools Gold (Iron Pyrite) is a sulfide of iron,with a metallic appearance and occurs either as distinct cubical crystals or in massive crystalline forms.Pyrite is slightly harder than steel and cannot be scratched with a knife while gold is much softer than steel and can easily be scratched with a knife. Pyrite emits sulfur when heated...gold does not. There are many differences between Fools Gold and Gold, that is why "fools gold" got its name.
Which of these is a mineral element gold hematite calcite quartz?
gold
Is hematite used to make gold?
No. hematite is just rust or Fe2O3 a.k.a Iron(III)oxide. Gold is simply an element and can be found in rivers
What are the metallic resources?
There are a wide variety of metallic resources. These include chalcopyrite, gold, hematite, molybdenite, native copper, as well as pyrite.
Which is an element real gold or fool's gold?
Gold is the element Au. Fool's Gold is Iron (IV) sulfide, FeS2, also called Pyrite.
What is the difference between iron and iron pyrite?
Iron is composed only of the element Fe (iron). Iron pyrite (most correctly referred to as pyrite) is a mineral composed of Fe and S (sulfur).
Balance the equation fes2 o2 --- fe2o3 so2 and name the reaction?
Pyrite (fools gold) reacts with Oxygen to make Hematite (Fe2O3) and Sulpher dioxide (SO2) The reaction is oxidation of pyrite. 2FeS2 + 3.5O2 - - Fe2O3 + 2SO2
Is fools gold a metal?
Pyrite (A.K.A. Fool's gold) isn't an element, its formula is FeS2 (iron (II) disulfide) Pyrite is classed as a mineral.
How could you determine if a mineral is pyrite or?
If you mean pyrite or gold- gold is soft- pyrite is brittle. Gold melts easily- pyrite does not. Acid dissolves pyrite, but not gold. Finally- you may have heard "All that glitters is not gold". It SHOULD be "NOTHING that glitters is gold." Natural gold may be shiny, but does not glitter- like pyrites will.
Sometimes called fools gold?
Iron Pyrite - which is a sulphide mineral - FeS2.
What is the real name for fools gold?
Pyrite
How do you separate gold in dirt?
Gold miners use a type of strainer to separate dirt from gold. They dip it into water because the dirt will rinse threw the strainer.
What is real name of fools gold?
The scientific name is Iron Pyrite. Crushed Iron Pyrite is Greenish Brown and Real gold crushed is gold colored. Iron pyrite, a mineral composed of iron sulfide, FeS, is called fool's gold because it has the appearance (but no other properties) of gold.
