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Ron Anderson · 26th September 2010, 05:12 AM

As my knowledge on alloys is pretty unimpressive, I have to ask the obvious question:

Does pyrite tarnish?

Pyrite was certainly in use on firearms from about the 16th century.

26th September 2010, 05:12 AM	#4
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	As my knowledge on alloys is pretty unimpressive, I have to ask the obvious question: Does pyrite tarnish? Pyrite was certainly in use on firearms from about the 16th century.