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Non Life Sciences => Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology => Topic started by: Stan on 03/10/2009 00:21:32

Title: Anyone know what type of rock this is and whats in it ?
Post by: Stan on 03/10/2009 00:21:32

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Title: Anyone know what type of rock this is and whats in it ?
Post by: Bass on 03/10/2009 02:06:07

I assume you're referring to the pyrite nodule, not the black slate?

Title: Anyone know what type of rock this is and whats in it ?
Post by: JimBob on 03/10/2009 04:17:06

Well yeh!

Pyrite in shale is my less than considered opinion.

Title: Anyone know what type of rock this is and whats in it ?
Post by: frethack on 03/10/2009 06:25:39

Just to be a dork, and because Im taking Mineralogy at the moment:

Pyrite
FeS₂
Molecular Weight: 119.98g
46.55% Fe
53.45% S
Crystal System: Isometric-Diploidal
2/m 3(with a bar at the top...couldnt find a way to type that)
Crystal Form: {1 0 0} {1 0 2}

Could also be the fizzy beverage...hehehe :)

Title: Anyone know what type of rock this is and whats in it ?
Post by: JimBob on 03/10/2009 18:12:52

frethac - You managed to be an exemplary dork!

(And a person who makes VERY bad jokes.)