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Because of the pressure and time used to create natural pyrite, more crystals develop, giving it that shiny, crystalline look, whereas man made is created in such a short amount of time that there isn't a lot of gold, and once it dries, many colors show after rust appears on the pyrite.
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Where did the pyrite mineral come from?
That is a rather vague question. Pyrite can be found in virtually every rock type as well as formed within bacteria and meteorites. So you could say it will form almost everywhere given the right conditions.
Explain why color is not a good test dor distinguishing between pyrite and gold what test is most reliable dor identifying these two minerals?
Because they look alike
Is pyrite gold valuable?
Most pyrite is not valuable (I have heard estimates of 50 cents (USD) per gramme). Some pyrites contain traces of gold that increase its value, but it is mainly used for industrial extraction of sulphur. Large, perfectly cubic crystals of pyrite are valued by museums as exhibits.
Difference between natural science and humanities?
Natural sciences look into physical, observable phenomena. The humanities, or human sciences, look into human culture and all that it encompasses.
What is some natural resources found in Ontario Canada?
Step outside and look around.
Why does homemade pyrite look more like lava rock than natural pyrite?
It is because homemade pyrite cools within a few second, not giving it enough time to for crystals, unlike natural pyrite, which had years to cool underground giving it enough time to form crystals
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What is gold's look alike?
pyrite
Who does pyrite look like?
it looks likes gold but it is not.it is known as the fool's gold.pyrite is harder than gold but gold is heavier than pyrite
What is the of Pyrite?
Pyrites are a class of minerals. Some people call them "fool's gold" because they sometimes look similar to gold, but they are not gold. Pyrite crystals are not transparent. They are opaque.
What is the Pyrite?
Pyrites are a class of minerals. Some people call them "fool's gold" because they sometimes look similar to gold, but they are not gold. Pyrite crystals are not transparent. They are opaque.
Did the new England colonies look for gold?
They thought they found gold, but all they found was pyrite; fools gold. Pyrite was worthless. It had the same luster and color as gold but it was worth as much as dirt
When looking for gold in Californiawhat chracteristics would be the best way to distinguish gold from pyrite?
It can be identified in the field by the sulfur smell of the powdered mineral. Its metallic luster and pale-to-normal, brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool's gold due to many miners mistaking it for the real thing, though small quantities of actual gold are sometimes found in pyrite. In fact, such auriferous pyrite is a valuable ore of gold.
What does a pyrite look like?
Well pretty much like gold. But there are r some chunks of gray
What does pyrite look like?
Well pretty much like gold. But there are r some chunks of gray
What is marcasite jewelry made from?
Marcasite jewelry is an inexpensive type of jewelry that is mainly made of silver, and made to look like gold. Marcasite also has some pyrite in it, but the silver is used on top of the pyrite to prevent the jewelry from being brittle.
How do you know if something is real gold or iron pyrite?
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.
