Answer:
On the basis of physical and chemical properties, pyrite can be differentiated from real gold.
Explanation:
Some properties which can be used to differentiate pyrite from real gold are given below:
i) Real gold is made of same kind of atoms while pyrite is made of combinations of atoms like Iron and Sulphur.
ii) Pyrite is lighter in color than real gold.
iii) When we heat pyrite and real gold, both show different colors at higher temperatures.
iv) Pyrite is less dense and harder than real gold.
v) Real gold has weight 1.5 times than that of pyrite.
