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Is pyrite the pyrite?

Is pyrite the pyrite?

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It's the same kind of ore. The main ingredients are FeS2
The main component of pyrite is different with the composition of ferrous sulfide, pyrite.
Pyrite because of its shallow brass color and bright metallic luster, is often mistaken for gold, so it is also called "fool's gold". Components usually containing cobalt, nickel and selenium, with NaCl type crystal structure. The same composition and is orthogonal (orthorhombic) system called the white iron composition also often. There are traces of cobalt, nickel, copper, gold, selenium and other elements, high content and comprehensive utilization in the process of extracting sulfur.

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