Pyrite Cube in Matrix Beetle growing medium

growing medium

Availability of Iron: The presence of iron in the surrounding sediment is essential for pyritization

2 cm (6 in

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Pyrite Cube in Matrix Beetle growing mediumPyrite is a brass yellow mineral with a bright metallic luster. It has a chemical composition of iron sulfide and is the most common sulfide mineral. It forms at high and low temperatures and occurs, usually in small quantities, in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks worldwide. Pyrite has a nickname that has become famous "Fool's Gold." The mineral's gold color, metallic luster, and high specific gravity often cause it to be mistaken for gold