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| Symbol | FeS₂ |
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This is a short overview. For the background — history, value over time and notable mines — see Pyrite →
Iron pyrite ('fool's gold'), recovered by crushing and roasting, sometimes as a by-product of other metal mining. Historically burned to produce sulphuric acid and sulphur, and occasionally worked directly for its iron content.
| Mine | Region | Worked |
|---|---|---|
| Alum Bay Sand and Copperas Workings | Isle of Wight | from 1561 |
| Cae Coch Sulphur Mine | Conwy | 1607–1942 |
| Consolidated Mines | Cornwall | 1782–1870 |
| George and Charlotte Copper Mine | Devon | 18th century–1869 |
| Hafna Mine | Conwy | to about 1915 |
| Nangiles Mine | Cornwall | by 1808–1915 |
| West Crinnis Mine | Cornwall | 1855–1859 |
| West Hallam Colliery | Derbyshire | 1795–About 1930 |
| Wheal Regent | Cornwall | 1809–1855 |
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