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It can be sold as "fool's gold" and it's shiny, hard and not too dense :-)

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Q: Does pyrite have any special properties?
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Is pyrite inorganic?

Yes. Pyrite is inorganic. It is not produced from any processes that involve organisms.


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."


What is the difference in appearance between massive pyrite and granular pyrite?

One is able to observe the grains in granular pyrite but unable to observe any grains even under hand lens for massive pyrite due to fine grains.


Is pyrite sedimentary igneous or metamorphic?

None of the above, actually. Pyrite is a mineral. Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic substances. They have a distinctive chemical composition (Pyrite is iron sulfide), a crystalline structure (pyrite can form cubes, although is more often found as an irregular lump), and have distinctive physical properties (such as pyrite's metallic luster, which is why people mistake it for gold). Minerals are what comprise igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Pyrite is a mineral, so it is neither igneous, sedimentary, nor metamorphic.


What is also known as fool's gold?

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 elements do pyrite and magnetite have in common?

Pyrite and magnetite are both metallic minerals that are heavy and have a metallic luster. They are often found in association with each other in certain types of rocks, such as igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks. Both minerals are known for their magnetic properties, with magnetite being strongly magnetic and pyrite being weakly magnetic.


What rocks can pyrite be found in?

Pyrite could be found in any of the three rock types (sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic).


What is the percentage of gold in pyrite?

Pyrite does not contain any gold. It is a mineral composed of iron and sulfur, and its color resembles gold, leading to its nickname "fool's 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.