They are a kind of minerals, and historically some people have called them "fool's gold" because they are similar in appearance to gold, although they are not gold at all.
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Pyrites are usually found in solid form
You could try, but I'd suggest that the heat involved would severely damage if not destroy the pyrite. Try epoxy, or wire wrap your pyrite.
Yes they doAnswer:Some do and some don't - iron pyrites, gold, silver, lead ores - may have a luster. Others like bauxite (aluminum ore), pitchblende (uranium), iron ore are not lusterous.
Pyrite can be identified as a bright-yellow mineral, with a bright-metallic luster. Pyrite can be used to spark a fire if struck against metal or another hard material. Pyrite was used as a spark-producing material in flintlock firearms.
iron pyrites
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Alfred W. G. Wilson has written: 'Pyrites in Canada' -- subject(s): Pyrites 'Currents and shore processes in Lake Ontario' 'Pyrites au Canada' -- subject(s): Pyrites 'Trent River system and Saint Lawrence outlet' -- subject(s): Geology
What is iron pyrites?
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Teamo Supremo - 2002 Pyrites and Pirates was released on: USA: 19 April 2003
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.
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Iron pyrites, plumbago.
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 - Iron Sulfide
Pyrites