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Pyrite with Magnetite look-alikes

FeS2 (Pyrite) with Fe3O4 (Magnetite)

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Pyrite with Magnetite. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.

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Also known as: Copper Iron Sulfide with Iron Oxide

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Fe2O3 (Hematite) with FeS2 (Pyrite)

Also known as: Iron Oxide with Iron Sulfide

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