The Rocks & Minerals Challenge Game
 
Mineral Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens.
 
Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured.
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Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates
   
   
Oxides, Hydroxides,
Carbonates
Silicates
         
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Name: Pyrite
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Specimen(s)
 

Fichter, Lynn S.
James Madison University
Class: SULFIDES Group:
Color
gold
Chemical Formula: FeS2
Streak
dark gray
Luster
metallic
Hardness
6 - 6.5
Cleavage
Poor
Density
5
Crystal Form
Cubic/Isometric
Common Uses / Other Facts: Fool's Gold
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Sulfides and Sulfates
Halides
Organic
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