What is another word for iron disulfide?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪ͡ən dˈa͡ɪsəlfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Iron disulfide is a chemical compound that is commonly known as pyrite or fool's gold. Pyrite is a mineral that is widely distributed in nature and often occurs in crystalline form. Some other synonyms for iron disulfide include iron pyrite, pyrites, and ferrous sulfide. Iron pyrite is a common mineral that has been used for a variety of purposes over the years. It has been used as a source of sulfur and iron, as well as in the construction of jewelry and decorative objects. Pyrites is another synonym for iron disulfide that is often used in the mining industry to describe a type of ore that contains pyrite.
