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MaxinePyrite is a mineral. It is a common iron sulfide mineral that often forms in cubic crystal structures. It is also known as "fool's gold" because of its metallic yellow color.
Pyrite isn't iron, but it does have iron in it. Pyrite is a mineral comprised of Iron and Sulphur, or FeS2.
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Is pyrite a silicate or non silicate mineral?
Pyrite is a non-silicate mineral. It is a sulfide mineral composed of iron and sulfur, not containing silicon and oxygen as found in silicate minerals.
Which mineral can have a metallic and non metallic luster?
Pyrite is a mineral that can exhibit both metallic and non-metallic luster. It has a metallic luster when freshly exposed, but can weather and develop a non-metallic luster over time.
Why is halite called pyrite?
Halite and pyrite are two separate minerals with distinct chemical compositions and crystal structures. Halite is the mineral form of sodium chloride, while pyrite is the mineral form of iron sulfide. They have different physical properties and appearances, so it is incorrect to call halite "pyrite."
Which mineral will scratch glass but not pyrite?
Quartz will scratch glass but not pyrite. Pyrite has a Mohs hardness of around 6 to 6.5, while quartz has a hardness of 7, making it capable of scratching glass but not pyrite.
Which of the minerals listed below has non-metallic luster and can have the shape of little cubes?
The mineral that fits this description is pyrite. Pyrite has a metallic luster and can form cubic crystals, often mistaken for gold due to its brassy color and shiny appearance.
Is pyrite a silicate or non silicate mineral?
Pyrite is a non-silicate mineral. It is a sulfide mineral composed of iron and sulfur, not containing silicon and oxygen as found in silicate minerals.
What is the difference between pyrite and a pyrite cube?
Pyrite is the mineral whereas a pyrite 'cube' happens to be the habit in which the mineral has crystallised
Is pyrite a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous rock?
It is actually a mineral.
Is pyrite a crystal?
Pyrite is a mineral that can form crystals.
What is a characteristic property of the mineral pyrite?
The characteristic property of the mineral pyrite is sand it is very shiny
What is a silicate mineral--malachite pyrite olivine and diamond?
Olivine is a silicate mineral. Diamond is an elemental mineral. Pyrite is a sulfide mineral. Malachite is a carbonate mineral.
How does pyrite mineral feel like?
A pyrite mineral feels pricky, it is also rather shiny, not dull.
Do people make pyrite with machines?
Pyrite is a mineral with the composition FeS2. To be a mineral, it must be naturally occurring.
What is a non silicate mineral Please be specific I really hope you guys and gals can find the answer. Questions?
A non silicate mineral is one that does not contain the combination of silicon and oxygen in the chemical formula of the mineral. The mineral pyrite is a non silicate with the chemical formula FeS2 (iron and sulfur).
Is pyrite an element?
Pyrite is actually a mineral. It is often found within metamorphic and sedimentary rocks though.
What is the pyrite mineral group?
Sulfides
The mineral pyrite has a metallic?
Lustre.
