| − | '''Fool's gold''' is the common name of the [[mineral|mineral]] pyrite (iron disulfide, FeS<sub>2</sub>), which, due to its metallic luster and brass-yellow hue is oftenly mistaken for [[gold|gold]]. It can be distinguished from real gold by its crystalline structure and, when handled, sulfuric smell. Occasionally, small quantities of gold can be found in pyrite deposits. | + | '''Fool's gold''' is the common name of the [[mineral|mineral]] pyrite (iron disulfide, FeS<sub>2</sub>), which, due to its metallic [[Luster|luster]] and brass-yellow hue is oftenly mistaken for [[gold|gold]]. It can be distinguished from real gold by its crystalline structure and, when handled, sulfuric smell. Occasionally, small quantities of gold can be found in pyrite deposits. |