Question

Coning and Quartering is a

• A. Method employed for obtaining a laboratory sample from the field sample
• B. Mining method employed for the diamond mining
• C. Mining method employed in unconsolidated ground
• D. Cutting and filling method employed in underground mining

Hint:

Use Coning and Quartering to prepare a representative sample for laboratory testing when mechanical sampling is not available.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Coning and Quartering is a manual method of sampling used in mineral processing and exploration. It involves creating a cone-shaped pile of crushed or powdered sample, flattening it, dividing it into four equal parts, and then taking two opposite quarters for further analysis. This helps reduce the sample size while maintaining representativeness.