The cubic crystals of Iron Pyrite is often called Fool's Gold, owing to its resemblance. Iron Pyrite is the commonest form of sulphide

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The cubic crystals of Iron Pyrite is often called Fool's Gold, owing to its resemblance. Iron Pyrite is the commonest form of sulphide and has many industrial uses

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