Which of the following is an ore of Iron?

  1. Siderite
  2. Malachite
  3. Bauxite
  4. Anglesite

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Option 1 : Siderite
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The correct answer is Siderite.

  • Naturally occurring mineral from which a metal can be extracted is called an ore.
  • The impurities present in an ore is called gangue.
  • Iron ores are the minerals from which metallic iron is extracted. 
  • Among the options, only siderite is an ore of Iron.
    • The chemical formula of siderite is FeCO3.
    • Siderite consist of 48.2% of iron.
  • The other important ores of iron are:
    • Magnetite.
    • Hematite
    • Goethite.
    • Limonite.
  • Malachite is an ore of Copper.
  • Bauxite is an ore of Aluminium.
  • Anglesite is a minor ore of lead.
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