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Which of the following is one of the ore of iron mineral?1. Malachite2. Bauxite3. Hematite4. Chromite

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Hematite

The correct answer is Hematite.

  • Hematite
    • It is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth's surface.
    • It is an ore of iron.
    • It is a common rock-forming mineral found in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks at locations throughout the world.
    • The mineral is used to produce pigments, preparations for heavy media separation, radiation shielding, ballast, and many other products.

  • Malachite
    • It is an ore of copper.
    • It was one of the first ores used to produce copper metal.
    • It has been used as a gemstone.
  • Bauxite
    • It consists mostly of aluminium minerals.
    • It forms when laterite soils are severely leached of silica and other soluble materials in a wet tropical or subtropical climate.
  • Chromite
    • It is the main source of metal chromium.
    • It is dark grey to black in colour with a metallic to submetallic lustre and high specific gravity.


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