AM-2013-10008-A · Pyriteactive
physical & structuralrev. 4
| designation | Pyrite |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | FeS₂ |
| classification | Sulfide / Pyrite group |
| crystal system | Cubic |
| mohs hardness | 6 – 6.5 |
| density (g/cm³) | 5.00 |
| colour | Brass yellow, fresh fracture |
| type locality | Red Cloud Mine, La Paz County, Arizona, USA |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 343, 380, 430
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Crystals up to 13 mm on edge, in random orientation. On dolomite matrix.