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I live in the south of England, and work in the publishing sector - publishing other people's work!

I have recently completed a BSc with a focus on earth and environmental sciences, and now have the time write about a little of what I have learnt and share some ideas.

My interests are all things natural, environmental issues, vegetarian cookery, gardening, and the countryside. I love the idea of Helium, a place where I can write about anything that interests me, and keep up the writing skills that I have learned. I have always enjoyed writing, and enjoy discussing ideas with other like-minded people!

My passion is ...

the environment

I know too much about ...

vegetables

My parents always told me ...

be happy

My childhood ambition ...

to be happy

My favorite memory ...

reading stories to my children

Why I write ...

to share knowledge and ideas

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Haruki Murakami

My first job ...

bookseller

My best moment ...

snorkelling in the mediterranean sea

My inspiration ...

the people who work to make the world a better place

Sciences > Geology & Geophysics How iron pyrite is formed

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Iron pyrites is a metallic mineral made of iron and sulphur (FeS2). It is often found in mineral veins, and as pyrite nodules. It is a heavy stone with a yellowish sheen, or if exposed to oxygen pyrite may also take on a rusty red hue where it has started to oxidise. In its crystalline form it has shiny brass-coloured cubic crystals, with a strong resemblance to gold, giving it the common name of "fool's gold". If identification is uncertain from the appearance, it can be tested for a greenish or brownish black streak, as opposed to the yellow streak of gold. Another good way to identify i...

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