Standard Block: Pyrite

Secondary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous. Because of the highly stoichiometric nature of pyrite, the analysis is probably very good.

Position8
MineralPyrite
Sample NamePy
TypeSulfide
Nominal formulaFeS2
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceSpruce Claim, North Bend, King County, WA
Original reported analysisCalculated from ideal formula
Composition qualitySecondary standard
CommentsFire assay of this material indicates it is precious metal free.
S
Fe
Zn
53.36
45.5
1.13