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It is often mistaken because of it's shiny texture. To the untrained eye it looks very similar to gold.

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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 there any gold in fools gold?

Fool's gold, also known as pyrite, does not contain any real gold. It is a mineral made of iron sulfide and has a brassy yellow color that can sometimes be mistaken for gold.


Which is an element real gold or fool's gold?

Real gold is an element, while fool's gold is not an element but a mineral called iron pyrite. Real gold has the chemical symbol Au and is a precious metal with high value, while fool's gold is often mistaken for real gold due to its similar appearance but is not as valuable.


What element is fool's gold?

Fool's Gold is not an element, it is a compound of iron and sulfur.


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 fools gold rock made of?

Fool's gold, also known as pyrite, is a mineral composed of iron disulfide. It has a metallic luster and is often mistaken for real gold due to its similar appearance. It can be found in various rock formations and is commonly used in jewelry and decorative items.


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.


Is fools gold a mixture?

No, pyrite, or fools' gold, is a compound called iron disulfide (FeS2).


What is foolish gold?

I think you mean fools gold. Fool's gold is made of iron pyrite or FeS2. It is distinguishable from real gold for when you scrape it on paper it leaves a brown line or stain. It is sometimes mistaken for gold because of it's metallic shine.


Sometimes called fools gold?

Pyrite is sometimes called fool's gold because of its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue, which can resemble real gold to the untrained eye. However, pyrite is a different mineral with a lower value and hardness compared to gold.


Is Fools Gold Real Gold?

No. It is iron pyrite and much more minerals. However, the two are sometimes found together, and some samples of fools' gold may contain trace amounts of real gold, but only a tiny spec.


What is fool's gold made of?

Fools gold is known as iron pyrite