2006-10-10 01:06:11 · 4 answers · asked by Alfred V 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Today pyrite is sometimes mined because of its association with gold and copper. Pyrite is also mined for its large sulfur content. The sulfur is then used to manufacture sulfuric acid and copperas. Copperas, ferrous sulfate, is used in dyeing, in the manufacturing of ink, as a wood perservative and as a disinfectant. Cut as a gemstone, pyrite is usually sold under the name marcasite. Jewelry makes can use pyrite but its brittle nature and ability to powder easily limit its use.
2006-10-10 01:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by ????? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron Sulfide
2006-10-10 08:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used to fool people into thinking they have found gold.
2006-10-10 08:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by pa69oldfart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a rich source of sulfur. Not much else.
2006-10-10 08:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋