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Uncommon
Pyrite
“Fool's Gold”
Did you know?
Nature grows it in perfect metal cubes — it fooled miners into thinking it was gold.
- What it is
- Iron sulfide (FeS₂)
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6–6.5
- Found in
- Spain, Peru
- Gem-shop price
- ~$3–$8
Cleaning your find
Rinse and dry it well.
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