FOOL'S GOLD: UNMASKING PYRITE'S ALLURE

For centuries, the allure of sparkling pyrite has seduced prospectors and fortune-seekers alike. This often mistaken mineral, with its metallic gleam, bears a striking resemblance to gold, leading many to believe they've struck it rich. But, pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is a completely separate substance, composed primarily of iron sulfide.