Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is an ore of iron?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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