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Pyrite can form in a myriad of different crystal habits. Primary pyrite habits such as framboid, colloform and spheroidal textures are those most often associated with growth in soft sediments. Cubes and the more characteristic forms are associated with increased P-T conditions and recrystallisation. So, the reason pyrite has many shapes is because it can be found in virtually every rock type, it is generally rigid and stable at temperatures up to ~743 degrees and so throughout its history it will be affected by a number of different factors which may alter crystal forms. Why and how certain textures grow is still contentious
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Why pyrite is important?
Pyrite, iron sulfide is a common mineral in many rocks. Pyrite is the most important sulfur-containing mineral.
Is pyrite a mineral or non mineral?
No. Pyrite is a compound composed of iron (a metal) and sulfur (a nonmetal).
What is the difference between pyrite and a pyrite cube?
Pyrite is the mineral whereas a pyrite 'cube' happens to be the habit in which the mineral has crystallised
Is pyrite a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous rock?
It is actually a mineral.
Sometimes called fools gold?
Iron Pyrite - which is a sulphide mineral - FeS2.
Is pyrite a crystal?
Pyrite is a mineral that can form crystals.
What is a characteristic property of the mineral pyrite?
The characteristic property of the mineral pyrite is sand it is very shiny
What is a silicate mineral--malachite pyrite olivine and diamond?
Olivine is a silicate mineral. Diamond is an elemental mineral. Pyrite is a sulfide mineral. Malachite is a carbonate mineral.
How does pyrite mineral feel like?
A pyrite mineral feels pricky, it is also rather shiny, not dull.
Do people make pyrite with machines?
Pyrite is a mineral with the composition FeS2. To be a mineral, it must be naturally occurring.
Is pyrite an element?
Pyrite is actually a mineral. It is often found within metamorphic and sedimentary rocks though.
What is the pyrite mineral group?
Sulfides
