Pyrite has the property fracture. - Raymond Cheung
Pyrite is FeS2, an iron sulfide.
Pyrite
Yes, Pyrite can conduct electricity.
The chemical formula of iron pyrite is FeS2.
some of our samples of pyrite are paramagnetic
No. Pyrite (also known as fool's gold) is not magnetic.
It is a natural magnet that attracts iron.
No. ----------- Well, maybe and maybe not. Not ALL pyrite is magnetic, but some is. That said, Iron Pyrite, or fool's gold, can be tested for by a malleability test. Using a pin, or a pocket knife, try to cut or 'stab' the sample in question. If it bends to the point or blade, it is most-likely gold. If it shatters or breaks, it is most-likely either Iron Pyrite or Mica. In 20-years of hobby-prospecting, the pocket-knife test is the best. That, and visually inspecting in direct sunlight where possible. Gold will have luster in and out of direct sunlight. Iron Pyrite will not display luster out of direct sunlight. Final test for Iron Pyrite is Specific Gravity. Gold is 19.3, while Iron Pyrite is 5 (+/-0.1). With a pan, you can easily differentiate Iron Pyrite from Gold by stratification in a soil sample.
1. If it looks like gold in bright sunlight, it will look shinny and like gold out of direct sunlight. Iron pyrite will not shine unless under direct sunlight.2. If you can put a knife blade on it and it bends, it is probably gold. Iron Pyrite will break.3. A pin will stick in gold, Iron Pryite will break.4. Some Iron Pyrite is magnetic.5. From what I have seen, if I am into Iron Pyrite, the pieces are usually consistant in size.
Pyrite is the mineral whereas a pyrite 'cube' happens to be the habit in which the mineral has crystallised
pyrite is made of FeS2
What cleavage does pyrite have
No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).
No, Pyrite is iron and sulfur
the hardness of pyrite is 6.5
the hardness of pyrite is 6.5