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Gold won't dissolve in acid wheras pyrite will. That 'separates' them - but not too useful if its not the gold you want or you want both. If telling them apart is what you want then their density is different, their structure is different (crystalline mineral - pyrite) and their hardness is different.
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What is the chemical formula of iron pyrite?
The chemical formula of iron pyrite is FeS2.
Is iron pyrite malleable?
No, iron pyrite, unlike iron, is not malleable at all. It is a hard, inflexible rock.
What are the elements in pyrite?
Pyrite is FeS2, an iron sulfide.
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).
Is pyrite heavy for its size?
Yes, pyrite is in fact heavy in weight. This is because pyrite is a type of iron. Generally speaking, iron is quite heavy to lift.
Is pyrite a mineral or non mineral?
No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).
What is the chemical formula of iron pyrite?
The chemical formula of iron pyrite is FeS2.
What elements make iron pyrite?
iron and sulfur Pyrite is iron sulfide, FeS2.
Is there lead in pyrite?
No, Pyrite is iron and sulfur
Is iron pyrite malleable?
No, iron pyrite, unlike iron, is not malleable at all. It is a hard, inflexible rock.
Sometimes called fools gold?
Iron Pyrite - which is a sulphide mineral - FeS2.
What are the elements in pyrite?
Pyrite is FeS2, an iron sulfide.
Will iron pyrite float?
No, a lump of iron pyrite will sink in water.
How do you make fools gold?
Fools Gold is also called iron pyrite or just pyrite. It is composed of iron and sulfur FeS2
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.
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).
Why is pyrite called fool's gold?
Fool's gold is iron pyrites, iron sulphide, FeS2. It is a sulphide mineral.
