Iron Pyrite Crystal
by Lawrence Lawry
Title
Iron Pyrite Crystal
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Lawrence Lawry
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Iron pyrite crystal. Close-up of pyrite or iron disulphide (FeS2) the most abundant sulphide mineral, which is more commonly known as fool's gold. It is mined world wide as a source of sulphur, which is used to produce sulphuric acid. The word pyrite comes from the Greek, which translates as stone which strikes fire". Iron pyrite often occurs as well-formed cubic, octahedral or pyritohedral crystals. It occurs as an accessory in igneous, contact metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Although not very valuable, it is prized by collectors for its infinitely repeating geometry."
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May 1st, 2013
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