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Which mineral is also known as 'fool's g...

Which mineral is also known as 'fool's gold'?

A

Quartz

B

Magnetite

C

Pyrite

D

Fluorite

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C
Pyrite is considered the most common of the sulfide minerals.. Pyrite.s metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold, hence the well-known nickname of fool.s gold.
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