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The 15 pages that link to Pyrite, each with the reason it gives.

• Acid mine drainageBroader topic: Its abundance and reactivity make it a frequent source of mine-water acidity.

• GoldCompared with: Pyrite resembles gold in color but is brittle, less dense, and chemically different.

• Sulfide mineralBroader topic: Its cubic crystals and resemblance to gold make it a recognizable sulfide example.

• Sulfur cycleBroader topic: Pyrite stores sulfur in rocks and releases it when exposed to oxygen and water.

• ChalcopyriteCompared with: Pyrite resembles chalcopyrite but lacks copper and is generally harder.

• Lapis lazuliRelated: Its gold-colored flecks are a familiar feature of many lapis specimens.

• Oxidation zoneRelated: Its oxidation can produce acidity and ferric iron that attack other sulfides.

• WheellockRelated: Wheellock jaws held pyrite against the turning wheel to create ignition sparks.

• MolybdeniteCompared with: Its bright brassy appearance contrasts with molybdenite’s lead-gray color and greasy feel.

• ArsenopyriteCompared with: Pyrite is a common associated mineral but lacks arsenopyrite's arsenic.

• BorniteCompared with: Pyrite lacks copper and is harder and paler than bornite.

• LazuriteRelated: Tiny pyrite grains commonly accompany lazurite in lapis lazuli.

• JarositeRelated: Oxidation of pyrite can supply the acidity, sulfate, and iron needed for jarosite formation.

• BiominingBroader topic: Its oxidation can generate ferric iron and acidity that help dissolve other sulfide minerals.

• TroiliteCompared with: Pyrite has twice as much sulfur per iron atom as troilite.