Pyrite

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Iron_Age
gptkbp:appearance gptkb:None
gptkbp:chemical_formula Fe S2
gptkbp:color Brass-yellow
gptkbp:color_in_hand_specimen Brass-yellow
gptkbp:cooling_system gptkb:Low
gptkbp:difficulty 6 to 6.5 on Mohs scale
gptkbp:dissolved Insoluble in water
gptkbp:environmental_impact Acid mine drainage
Heavy metal leaching
gptkbp:has_field Weakly magnetic
gptkbp:historical_use Fertilizers
Pigments
Gunpowder production
Medicinal purposes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pyrite
gptkbp:is_found_in Sedimentary rocks
Volcanic rocks
Metamorphic rocks
Coal beds
gptkbp:luster Metallic
gptkbp:notable_artifact gptkb:granite
gptkb:Sphalerite
gptkb:Galena
gptkb:Calcite
Sedimentary deposits
Hydrothermal veins
Chalcopyrite
Metamorphic deposits
gptkbp:notable_locations gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:China
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:Peru
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:USA
gptkbp:occurs_in Sedimentary rocks
Metamorphic rocks
Igneous rocks
gptkbp:replaced_by Conchoidal
gptkbp:season Greenish-black
gptkbp:structure Isometric
Cubic
gptkbp:surface 4.9 to 5.2
gptkbp:uses gptkb:jewelry
Industrial applications
Sulfur production
Fool's gold
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fools'_Gold
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6