Which of the following is an ore of iron?

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  1. Hematite
  2. Alluminium
  3. Bauxite
  4. Cinnabar

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Option 1 : Hematite
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The correct answer is Hematite.

Key Points

  •  Magnetite is a mineral and the main iron ore.
  • Magnetite, hematite, and limonite are iron ores containing 72.04%, 69.9%, 55% iron respectively.
  • Mainly four types of iron ore are found in India –
    • (i) Magnetite
    • (ii) Hematite
    • (iii) Limonite
    • (iv) Siderite

Important Points

  •  Among iron ores, magnetite ore is the best quality iron ore. But it is found in very small quantities in India.
  • Bauxite is an ore of aluminum, not iron.
  • Cinnabar is a toxic mercury sulfide mineral with a chemical composition of HgS. It is the only important ore of mercury. 
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