Pyrite

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:gold
gptkb:chalcopyrite
gptkb:sphalerite
quartz
galena
gptkbp:category sulfide mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula FeS2
gptkbp:cleavage poor
gptkbp:color pale brass-yellow
gptkbp:crystalHabit cubic
pyritohedral
gptkbp:crystalSystem isometric
gptkbp:Dana_classification 2.13.1.1
gptkbp:discoveredIn ancient times
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature black streak
brassy color
cubic crystals
hardness higher than gold
metallic luster
gptkbp:economicImportance sometimes contains gold inclusions
source of sulfur
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
hydrothermal veins
sedimentary rocks
gptkbp:fracture conchoidal
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6–6.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pyrite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Pyr
gptkbp:luster metallic
gptkbp:magnetType weakly magnetic
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word 'pyr' (fire)
gptkbp:notablePlace gptkb:China
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Peru
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:fool's_gold
gptkbp:oxidationProduct sulfuric acid
iron oxides
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 4.95–5.10
gptkbp:streak greenish-black
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 2.EB.05a
gptkbp:transparency opaque
gptkbp:uses ore of sulfur
production of sulfur dioxide
production of sulfuric acid
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sphalerite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5