Unique Perspective 8 · Community · UP8-11
A pocket card for the second look. Not a method of recovery.
| Gold | Pyrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape under pressure | Flattens, bends | Crushes, powders |
| Streak | Yellow | Green-black to brown-black |
| Crystal habit | Rarely a cube in this gravel | Often cubic or striated |
| Tarnish | Stays yellow | Can dull or iridesce |
If the tests disagree, it is not named. Bag it with a number and decide at the bench.