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Pyrite
Iron disulfide
A brassy metallic mineral that often forms near-perfect cubes.
Canada
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Mohs 6–6.5
Cubic
Canada
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The Story
Pyrite forms in many settings, from hot hydrothermal veins to oxygen-poor mud. Its glitter earned the nickname fool's gold, but its sharp cubes reveal a crystal structure all its own.
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