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Iron pyrite is a harmful constituent in brick earth because:
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- 1it prevents the clay from mixing thoroughly and spoils the brick appearance
- 2it tends to oxidize and decompose during burning, causing the bricks to split and discolor✓
- 3it absorbs moisture, swells, and causes disintegration of the bricks
- 4it leaves white powder deposits on the brick surface (efflorescence)
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it tends to oxidize and decompose during burning, causing the bricks to split and discolor
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