Compound Q&A
What is Pyrite (CAS: 1309-36-0)?
Answer
Pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is a chemical compound of iron disulfide with the chemical formula FeS₂ (CAS: 1309-36-0). It is a brassy yellow mineral with a metallic luster and is commonly found in sedimentary, metamorphic, and volcanic rocks.
About
CAS No
1309-36-0
English Name
Pyrite (FeS2)
Molecular Formula
FeS2
Molecular Weight
119.98 g/mol
SMILES
S=[Fe]=S
InChIKey
NFMAZVUSKIJEIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 00:22
