Question
Download Solution PDFWhich among the following pairs of ore-metal is incorrect?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Cinnabar - Nickel.Key Points
- Cinnabar is a mercury sulfide ore and not a nickel ore.
- Bornite is an important copper ore that is also known as peacock ore due to its iridescent colors.
- Magnetite is a type of iron ore that is strongly magnetic and is used as a source of iron in steel making.
- Galena is a lead sulfide mineral that is the most important source of lead ore.
Additional Information
- Hematite is another important iron ore that is commonly found in sedimentary rocks and is used in the production of iron and steel.
- Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulfide mineral that is the most important copper ore mineral.
- Sphalerite is a zinc sulfide mineral that is the most important zinc ore mineral.
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