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Pyrrhotite

Pyrrhotite is a shiny mineral that looks like a metallic bronze or brass. It is often found in rocks and can be magnetic, attracting small metal objects like a magnet.

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The Pyrrhotite has a distinct bronze-yellow to copper-red color with a bright metallic luster. It can appear tarnished, showing iridescent blues or purples. Unlike brighter pyrite, Pyrrhotite often has a duller, more reddish hue and may form irregular masses.

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Pyrrhotite

Kategorie

Mineral

Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Its name "pyrrhotite" means "fire stone" in Greek, perhaps for its fiery color.

Pyrrhotite can sometimes be mistaken for gold, though it's much softer and less shiny.

Pyrrhotite tarnishes quickly, turning from bronze to a dull gray-brown in air.

Strike Pyrrhotite and it might spark, thanks to its unique composition!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Magnetic Compass

Pyrrhotite has strong magnetism, meaning it can attract small metal objects or even affect a compass.

Fähigkeit

Treasure Finder

Pyrrhotite often forms near valuable minerals like gold or nickel, helping prospectors find riches!

Fähigkeit

Sulfur Power

This mineral contains sulfur, which can be extracted for industrial uses like making sulfuric acid.

Maße und Details

Color Range
Bronze-yellow, Bronze-brown, Copper-red
Hardness
3.5
Luster
Metallic
Specific Gravity
4.6
Crystal System
Monoclinic

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Iron PyriteMagnetic Pyrite

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Pyrrhotite is a mineral and safe to handle, but avoid ingesting it.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das color Range von Pyrrhotite?

Bronze-yellow, Bronze-brown, Copper-red

Was ist der/die/das hardness von Pyrrhotite?

3.5

Was ist der/die/das luster von Pyrrhotite?

Metallic

Was ist der/die/das specific Gravity von Pyrrhotite?

4.6

Was ist der/die/das crystal System von Pyrrhotite?

Monoclinic

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