Pyrite (hand specimen)

Summary

Content type	Content type Image
Collection(s)	Collection(s) Rocks and Minerals
Resource Type	Resource Type Still image
Genre	Genre mineral

Origin Information

Date Created/Date Issued	2008
Date Modified	2011-06-16

Abstract/Description

Description / Synopsis	Description / Synopsis Common Forms/Occurrences: Found in hydrothermal deposits Useful Identification Test: Insoluble in HCl; When powdered soluble in strong HNO3 Chemical formula: FeS2 Crystal System: Cubes and octahedrons Colour: Brass yellow Streak: Dark gray Lustre: Metallic (M) Cleavage: No cleavage Fracture: Conchoidal Hardness: 6 - 6.5 Hardness Search: six Specific Gravity: 4.9 - 5.2
Language	Language English

Publication/Container Information

Publication Title	Publication Title AU Digital Library

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Local Identifier	Local Identifier rm0020
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Subjects and Classifications

Subject Topic	Subject Topic Minerals Rocks Identification photographs Geology

Language

English

Name

Pyrite (hand specimen)

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2025-05-05

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