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Research Finds ‘Fool’s Gold’ Not so Foolish After All

Curtin University research has found tiny amounts of gold can be trapped inside pyrite, commonly known as “fool’s gold,” which would make it much more valuable than its name suggests. This study, published in the journal Geology in collaboration with the University of Western Australia and the China University of Geoscience, provides an in-depth analysis to better ...

Troy Oakes

Pyrite, commonly known as 'fool's gold.'