PYRITE

 

Pyrite is iron sulfide. It is also called fool's gold because it is a metallic gold color. Its crystals form as cubes. Sparks will fly if it is hit with a hammer. It is not valuable by itself, but is sometimes rich in gold and copper. Fossils are often replaced by pyrite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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