2007-02-16 11:21:09 · 17 answers · asked by Diana K 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
I happened on this question way late. Most are correct technically.Iron Pyrite is commonly known as fools gold. But anyone who has ever even panned for gold and recovered it can tell the difference. Real gold is shiny even in the shade. It looks just like the jewelry you wear. It is heavier than Pyrite. Pyrite will shatter if compressed. Gold will flatten out like gum. Mica is also often confused with gold flakes. If you are near a river,creek, or stream and look down to see something shiny lying on the sand in the water you are looking at mica.As a known prospector i have people reporting seeing gold and often bring me samples to test for them. 9 out of 10 bring me mica. Heavier gold and pyrite will settle out of site in water. Unless it gets caught in a crack during high water and you happen on it. www.49ermike.com www.gpaa.com www.goldgold.com are a few sites with great people to chat with. And forums for research. If you have any other related questions email me and i will reply.
2007-02-18 02:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by carolinatinpan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most famous "fool's gold" is the very common sulfide, pyrite. Chalcopyrite, marcasite and just about any golden colored sulfide has been also proven to be worthy the "fool's gold" moniker. Weathered flakes of biotite which can sport a bright yellow color and a nice flash of light when viewed just right, have also been mistaken for gold.
2007-02-16 11:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by Silly Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, is iron sulfide, FeS2. Its metallic luster and pale-to-normal brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool's gold, but ironically, small quantities of actual gold are sometimes found in pyrite. In fact, such auriferous pyrite is a valuable ore of gold.
2007-02-16 11:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by lou53053 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pyrite or Iron Sulfide
2007-02-17 00:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by ctrl-alt-delete 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron Pyrite.
2007-02-16 20:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron pyrite = fool's gold
2007-02-16 11:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by Mathlady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pyrite
2007-02-16 11:30:56 · answer #7 · answered by Lost in Austen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pyrite or if you're into the periodic table, Iron Sulfide.
2007-02-16 11:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by Stu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron Pyrite - FeS2
Which is technically Iron disulphide, not Iron sulphide as others have answered
2007-02-16 11:24:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iron Sulfide. (You might be thinking of pyrite.)
2007-02-16 11:25:05 · answer #10 · answered by Vegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋