Question:

(a) Baryte,
(b) Galena, 
(c) Zinc blende and 
(d) Copper pyrites. 
How many of these minerals are sulphide based?

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Correct Answer: 3

Solution and Explanation

Baryte: \(BaSO_4\)
Galena: \(PbS\)
Zinc blende: \(ZnS\)
Copper pyrites: \(CuFeS_2\)
Only three are sulphide based.
So, the answer is \(3\).
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