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Fool's Gold

Otherwise known as Pyrite.

"Compared to actual gold, Pyrite will flake, powder, or crumble when poked with a metal point, whereas gold will gouge or indent like soft lead. In addition, actual gold will leave a golden yellow streak when scraped on a piece of unglazed porcelain; Pyrite will leave a dark green to black streak."

 

Pyrite measures 3/4"; entire image= 1 1/4"

Nikon 18-55mm @ 55mm with 36mm extension tube.

 

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Theme: Stone

 

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Uploaded on July 30, 2023
Taken on July 29, 2023