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One of the most commonly known forms of iron sulfide is iron pyrite. Another common name for this compound is fool's gold.

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Name things made of pyrite?

pyrite is made of FeS2


Where can you find pyrite.?

Leadville, Colorado is one of the most common places that pyrite can be found.


What is the real name for fools gold?

Pyrite


What is the systematic name of pyrite?

Iron Disulphide : FeS2


Is pyrite found in mountains?

yes- pyrite is extremely common in areas that have been affected by hydrothermal activity.


Where does pyrite comes from?

Pyrite forms when hydrogen sulfide combines with iron. These common elements often fuse and are carried by heated fluids to cracks in native rocks where pyrite is deposited.


What is the common nickname for iron pyrite?

Iron pyrite is universally known as "Fools Gold". It does bear an astonishing resemblance to gold, but it is merely a sulfide of iron, nonetheless.


What is the scientific name for pyrite?

The chemical formula for pyrite is FeS2, which is iron sulfide.


Is pyrite a mineral or non mineral?

No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).


The real name for copper ore?

The most common ore of copper is Copper pyrite CuFeS2 but other ores are also exist.


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.


Is pyrite composed of calcium carbonate?

No, pyrite is not composed of calcium carbonate. Pyrite is a mineral composed of iron and sulfur elements, characterized by its metallic luster and brassy yellow color. Calcium carbonate, on the other hand, is a common mineral found in rocks like limestone and marble.