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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is known as Fool’s Gold?
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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 16 Jan 2023 Shift 3)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2 : FeS2
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Key Points
- Pyrite mineral is also known as 'fool's gold'.
- It is called so because of its gold colour, high specific gravity, and metallic lustre that it is most commonly mistaken for gold.
- Chemical formula for FeS2.
- It is a common sulfide mineral.
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