GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The minerals of sulphide group are
A
Cinnabar
B
Pyrite
C
Galena
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary sulfide minerals include pyrrhotite, pentlandite, chalcopyrite, platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium and iridium, gold, and silver.

Detailed explanation-2: -Of the given minerals, only 3 are sulphide based.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cinnabar-mercury sulfide, Galena-lead sulfide, pentlandite – nickel sulfide, sphalerite – zinc sulfide, Chalcopyrite – iron – copper sulfide, Argentite – silver sulfide, Realgar (Arsenic sulfide) are some common sulfides.

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