Some researchers suggest that the oxidation of pyrites proceeds primarily through the formation of sulphates [FeSO4, Fe2(SO4)3] which later decompose to ferric oxide (Fe2O3) and sulphur dioxide (SO2).
Some researchers suggest that the oxidation of pyrites proceeds primarily through the formation of sulphates[FeSO4, Fe2(SO4)3] which later decompose to ferric oxide (Fe2O3) and sulphur dioxide (SO2).