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pyrite
This mineral is most famous for its deceptive appearance, earning the common moniker fool's gold. It is characterized by a bright, metallic yellow hue that often leads inexperienced prospectors to mistake it for actual gold, though it is significantly harder and more brittle than the precious metal.
In a geological context, the term refers specifically to iron disulfide. Because it is a mineral substance, it is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun when discussing the material in general, though it becomes countable when referring to specific mineral specimens or distinct crystal types.
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Pyrite is often called fools gold because it looks so much like the real thing.
I thought I found a gold nugget but it turned out to be just pyrite.
The museum exhibit displays a large cubic crystal of pyrite.
Ancient people used pyrite to create sparks for starting fires.
Look at the metallic luster of this pyrite specimen.
The rock is heavily infused with small grains of pyrite.
He spent the afternoon polishing a piece of pyrite for his collection.