Pyrite
Formula:FeS2
CAS: 1309-36-0
Shape: a crystal occurs as cubic or hexagonal 12-side. The collective body often occurs as close blocks, grains or soaked status.
Color: light brass color or golden color
Streak: greenish black or black
Luster: metal
Hardness: 6~6.5
Density: 4.9~5.2g/cm3
Electricity conductivity: weak
Difference from other pyrite ore
Pyrite is the most widely distributed metal in the crust. Usually it occurs as idiomorphic crystal with strong metal luster, which makes it easy to differentiate from other metal. It’s similar to chalcopyrite but shows lighter luster and a higher percentage of idiomorphic crystal. It is usually co-generated together with all kinds of pyrite such as chalcopyrite and chalcopyrite and exists in rhodochrosite in the form of grain crystal.