Question:

Which of the following is a sulphide ore?

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • Carnallite
  • Magnetite
  • Copper pyrites
  • Malachite
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Chemical formula for magnetite is Fe3O4Fe _{3} O _{4}, malachite is CuCO3.Cu(OH)2,CuCO _{3}. Cu ( OH )_{2}, carnallite is KCl.MgCl2.6H2OKCl. MgCl _{2}. 6 H _{2} O and copper pyrites is CuFeS2.CuFeS _{2} . Therefore copper pyrites is a sulphide ore.
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Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore. 

Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –

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