Pyrite
Filed in mineral on Jun.02, 2009
What is pyrite ?
The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2. This mineral’s metallic luster and pale-to-normal, brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool’s gold due to its resemblance to gold. Pyrite is the most common of the sulfide minerals.
Pyrite is usually found associated with other sulfides or [...]

