Question:

Which of the following is not an ore of iron?

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • Limonite
  • Haematite
  • Malachite
  • Siderite
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Malachite $[CuCO_3\cdot Cu(OH)_2]$ is an ore of copper.
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General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

What are Ores and Minerals? 

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 –

  • Concentration of the ore
  • Isolation of the metal from its concentrated ore
  • Purification of the metal