Pyrite
| Description: |
Pyrite is a type of iron ore. It is also known as fools gold as it is easily mistaken for real gold. Crystals in the form of cubes are common, but may also occur as grains or in masses. Pyrite is an important source of sulfur, used to make sulfuric acid. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1322 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Pyrites Minerals |
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