Sulphides

Sulphides

The sulphides contain the sulphide ion. Sulphides are soft and brittle; they are relatively heavy with a metallic lustre. Most metals are obtained from ores of sulphide. The chief source of lead is an ore called lead sulphide. Rayon, a synthetic fibre, is made of carbon disulphide. Pyrite, also known as iron disulphide, is sometimes called "fool's gold" because people sometimes mistake it for gold because of its lustrous gold colour. [LM] {CC}