Iron pyrite crystal. Pyrite or iron disulphide (FeS2) is the most abundant sulphide mineral,more commonly known as fool's gold. It is mined worldwide 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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