Pyrite

Pyrite is a type of mineral that looks like shiny, yellowish-gold rocks. It's sometimes called fool's gold because it can fool people into thinking they've found real gold. But pyrite isn't worth as much as gold. It's not even close!

Here's how pyrite forms: When hot, melted rock (called magma) cools and hardens, minerals start to form. Pyrite can be one of those minerals. It often forms in sedimentary rock, which is made up of little pieces of rock and dirt that have settled at the bottom of a lake or river over a long period of time.

Pyrite is made up of iron and sulfur atoms. When it's exposed to air and water, a chemical reaction occurs that can create sulfuric acid. That makes it dangerous to handle too much pyrite because the acid can harm living things and even damage buildings!

So, while pyrite might look cool and shiny, it's not as valuable as gold and can be dangerous if handled improperly. It's still pretty neat to look at though, just make sure to leave it where you find it!