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Fools gold is the common name for Iron Pyrite, which is an iron sulfide mineral formula FeS2 that has a crystalline structure and a goldish metallic lustre. Try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrite for more detailed information.

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What mineral is nicknamed fools gold?

Iron pyrite, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic luster and pale-to-normal, brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool's gold due to its resemblance to gold.


What compound is in fools gold?

Iron and Sulfur... the chemical formula is: Iron Disulfide FeS2


What is an example of fools gold?

There isn't much for examples of fools gold in everyday items that you have in your house. About the only thing i can think of besides looking at a piece of fools gold in pictures on the internet or at a local rock shop or museum would be to crumple some tinfoil up and color it a dark gold. Where you see the small, almost square patterns in the tinfoil is a bit like fools gold. Iron Pyrite, this minerals metalic luster and pale brass-yellow hue have earned it the the nickname "fools gold" because of its resemblance to gold.


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 mineral called fools gold?

the mineral that is called fools gold is phyrite because it looks just like gold. some people might think that phyrite is gold but it's not. phyrite is common than gold which would make it less valuable. if you want to tell whether the mineral is phyrite or gold found out how the streak of gold and phyrite is

Related Questions

What is the dencity of fools gold?

the dencity of fools gold is 5.0


Who discovered fools gold?

The fools


Does real gold sing and fools gold float?

real gold does not sing it sinks and so does fools gold.


Does fools gold weight as much as gold?

No, fools gold or iron pyrites is less dense than gold.


Why is Chalcopyrite called fools gold?

Chalcopyrite is sometimes called fools gold because of its bright golden color, similar to real gold. However, it does not contain any gold and lacks the properties of gold, making it less valuable. Its name comes from the Greek words "chalcos" (copper) and "pyrites" (striking fire), as chalcopyrite is a copper ore that can create sparks when struck against metal.


What mineral is nicknamed fools gold?

Iron pyrite, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic luster and pale-to-normal, brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool's gold due to its resemblance to gold.


What is guadalajara gold?

fools gold


What is the difference between fools gold and gold?

If you rub fools gold on a wet towel you would see black if you rub gold on a towel you get gold. Also, if you bite on it, fools gold will break. Real gold won't. Additonlly, they are two differnt elements. Fool's gold just looks like gold.


What is the luster to fools gold?

Iron pyrites is commonly known as 'Fools Gold' as it is has a shiny golden colour.


Why is Iron Pyrites often called Fools Gold?

Iron Pyrites is often referred to as Fools Gold because it forms metallic looking crystals which are golden in colour. The appearance of these crystals lead to them being commonly mistaken for gold by those who find them.


What is heavyer fools gold or real gold?

real gold


What is iron and sulfur mixed together called?

Iron Pyrite or Fools Gold