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25 December, 19:06

In the gold rush of 1849, prospectors found a yellow mineral that appeared to be gold, but was harder and more brittle than gold. What is this mineral that came to be called "fool's gold"?

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  1. 25 December, 19:43
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    It is Pyrite it is more of a silver tint but does have a yellowish hue as well making it look like gold. Have a good day.
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