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Because it looks like gold but really isn't gold. It is pretty common to find, unlike gold, so it's value is pretty small.

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Q: Why is fools gold called fools gold?
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What is iron and sulfur mixed together called?

Iron Pyrite or Fools Gold


Is fools gold a mixture?

Yes, fool's gold, also known as iron pyrite, is a mineral that consists of iron and sulfur. It is not a mixture but a specific mineral.


What is the dencity of fools gold?

the dencity of fools gold is 5.0


What is the nickname for pyrite?

iron pyrite is also called fools gold


Who discovered fools gold?

The fools


The scientific name for fools gold?

Fools Gold is actually 'Iron Pyrites' , sometimes just called 'pyrities'. Is it crystals of Iron sulphide. The chemical formul;a is FeS2 ( Iron(II)disulphide). Its appearance is slightly angular crystalline substance. The colour of fools gold is a slightly cooler yellow to natural gold.


Iron is also called fools gold?

No. Pyrite is nicknamed 'fool's gold' because it looks something like gold.


Why is Chalcopyrite called fools gold?

Chalcopyrite is sometimes called fools gold because of its bright golden color, similar to real gold. However, it does not contain any gold and lacks the properties of gold, making it less valuable. Its name comes from the Greek words "chalcos" (copper) and "pyrites" (striking fire), as chalcopyrite is a copper ore that can create sparks when struck against metal.


Does real gold sing and fools gold float?

real gold does not sing it sinks and so does fools gold.


Does fools gold weight as much as gold?

No, fools gold or iron pyrites is less dense than gold.


Is fools gold poor quality gold?

Fool's gold isn't actually gold at all. It's actually a mineral called pyrite.


What is sometimes called fool's gold?

Pyrite is called fools' gold because miners found it and thought it was gold. It looks like gold but really isn't.