Introduction to Pyrite

Pyrite, often referred to as „fool’s gold” due to its resemblance to real gold, is a common and widely distributed mineral known for its metallic luster and brass-yellow hue. Chemically, it is an iron disulfide with the formula FeS₂, and its crystal structure is typically cubic or octahedral. Pyrite is frequently found in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, and it…