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| − | '''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. | + | [[Image:Pyrite.jpg|right|thumb|200px|pyrite -fools gold]] '''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. |
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Revision as of 22:38, February 7, 2008
Fool's gold is the common name of the mineral pyrite (iron disulfide, FeS2), which, due to its metallic luster and brass-yellow hue is oftenly mistaken for 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.