How does sulphur occur in nature?

Ans.

1. Sulphur occurs in nature in the free as well as in the combined.
2. In the Free State, it occurs in the volcanic regions in deposits of sulphur.
3. In the combined state, it occurs in the form of
1. Metallic sulphide like pyrites (FeS₂) and other metallic sulphide and minerals.
2. Metal Sulphate like gypsum CaSO₄.