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  • Pyrite: Mineral or Fool's Gold? Properties & Characteristics
    Pyrite is a mineral.

    Here's why:

    * Naturally occurring: Pyrite is found in nature.

    * Inorganic: It's not derived from living organisms.

    * Solid: Pyrite exists in a solid state.

    * Definite chemical composition: Pyrite has a consistent chemical formula (FeS2 - iron sulfide).

    * Ordered internal structure: Its atoms are arranged in a specific, repeating pattern, giving it a crystalline structure.

    Pyrite is often called "fool's gold" because it has a golden color and metallic luster, but it's not gold.

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