The metal nicknamed 'dumb gold' has fooled countless people.

Pyrite, a mineral familiar to humans, is often called "dumb gold," possessing both a dazzling beauty and many interesting, little-known properties.

Nicknamed "fool's gold," pyrite has a metallic yellow color similar to real gold, which has led many to mistake it for "fool's gold." (Image: Pinterest)

It has a 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, octahedra, or pentagonal shapes, which are prized by mineral collectors. Photo: Pinterest.

It emits sparks upon impact. When metal pyrite is struck, it can produce sparks, which were once 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.

It can be used as a mirror. Ancient civilizations like the Inca used polished pyrite as a reflective mirror. Photo: Pinterest.

It may contain real gold. Despite being called fake gold, some pyrite crystals actually contain microscopic gold particles 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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