try this link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrite
2006-12-11 00:09:07
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answer #1
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answered by Eric C 4
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Pyrite has little industrial use. It does often contain elevated precious minerals like gold and can be a great indicater of sulfide ores. It is actually cursed by many because mining pyrite rich rock makes lots of acid and causes hihg environmental damage.
2006-12-10 18:39:17
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answer #2
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answered by QFL 24-7 6
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pyrite was once used as the main source of sulfur. it is used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid and sulfur dioxide.
2006-12-10 22:24:31
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answer #3
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answered by jamaica 5
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Hi. To bamboozle someone out of their money, hence the name "fool's gold".
2006-12-10 19:22:41
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answer #4
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answered by Cirric 7
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Glass-blowers use it to give a lovely gold-coloured glaze.
2006-12-10 18:43:07
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answer #5
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answered by Anonymous
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To make sparks.
2006-12-10 18:44:57
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answer #6
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answered by mattzcoz 5
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