Pyrite in host rock look-alikes
Pyrite (FeS2) in sedimentary or metamorphic rock
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Pyrite in host rock. 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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