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Is pyrite an element?
Pyrite is actually a mineral. It is often found within metamorphic and sedimentary rocks though.
What kind of mineral leaves a greenish-black streak and cannot be scratched by fluorite?
Pyrite
Where does pyrite occur naturally?
pyrite is my favorite mineral but you can naturally find it normally in Africa or Asia
What is pyrite weathered by?
Pyrite is weathered by both exposure to sunlight and to rain or temperature variations. The mineral is relatively easily weathered.
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).
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
Is pyrite a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous rock?
It is actually a mineral.
Is pyrite a mineral or non mineral?
No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).
Is pyrite a crystal?
Pyrite is a mineral that can form crystals.
Is pyrite a metal type?
No. Despite its metallic luster, pyrite is actually a sulfide mineral.
What is a characteristic property of the mineral pyrite?
The characteristic property of the mineral pyrite is sand it is very shiny
What is a silicate mineral--malachite pyrite olivine and diamond?
Olivine is a silicate mineral. Diamond is an elemental mineral. Pyrite is a sulfide mineral. Malachite is a carbonate mineral.
Do people make pyrite with machines?
Pyrite is a mineral with the composition FeS2. To be a mineral, it must be naturally occurring.
What metallic rock do pyrite and galena have?
Pyrite is an iron sulfide mineral, while galena is a lead sulfide mineral. Both minerals are classified as sulfide minerals, which are metallic in nature due to the presence of metallic elements like iron in pyrite and lead in galena.
Is pyrite an element?
Pyrite is actually a mineral. It is often found within metamorphic and sedimentary rocks though.
The mineral pyrite has a metallic?
Lustre.
Is there a written formula for the mineral pyrite?
no
