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Pyrite

The mineral pyrite (/ˈprt/), or iron pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, is an iron sulfide with the chemical formula FeS2 (iron (II) disulfide). Pyrite is the most abundant sulfide mineral. Pyrite’s metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold, hence the well-known nickname of fool’s gold. The color has also led to the nicknames brassBrazzle, and Brazil, primarily used to refer to pyrite found in coal. 

 

Photo by adobe.com – Raw crystalline Pyrite (fools gold) 

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