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Minerals, Metals, and Other Materials

Metals

What is fool’s gold?

Iron pyrite (FeS2) is a mineral popularly known as “fool’s gold.” Because of its metallic luster and pale brass yellow color, it is often mistaken for gold. Real gold is much heavier, softer, not brittle, and not grooved.



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