The metal nicknamed 'fool's gold' has fooled countless people.

As a familiar mineral to humans, pyrite is often called "stupid gold", both having a sparkling beauty and containing many interesting things that few people know.

Nicknamed “fool’s gold”. Pyrite has a golden yellow color similar to real gold, which has caused many people to mistake it and call it “fool’s gold” – Photo: Pinterest.

Simple chemical composition. This mineral is a compound of iron and sulfur (FeS₂), common in many sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Photo: Pinterest.

Perfect shape. Pyrite often crystallizes into regular cubes, octahedrons or pentagons, which are popular with mineral collectors. Photo: Pinterest.

Sparks when struck. When pyrite is struck with metal, it can create sparks, which were used by ancient people to start fires. Photo: Pinterest.

Applications in industrial production. Pyrite was once mined to produce sulfuric acid – one of the most important chemicals in industry. Photo: Pinterest.

Can be used as a mirror. Ancient civilizations such as the Incas used polished pyrite as a reflective mirror. Photo: Pinterest.

May contain real gold. Despite being called fake gold, some pyrite crystals actually contain trace amounts of gold within their structure. Photo: Pinterest.

Feng Shui Properties. In modern Feng Shui culture, pyrite is considered a mineral that brings prosperity, wealth and protection from negative energy. Photo: Pinterest.

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