Identify the ore of magnesium from following?

Identify the ore of magnesium from following?
  1. Siderite
  2. Calamine
  3. Limonite
  4. Dolomite

Solution

Magnesium is found in minerals such as magnesite, dolomite, brucite, serpentinite, etc. and is mostly recovered from seawater, brines and bitterns . Dolomite ore is considered one of the most suitable ores for obtaining magnesium and its various compounds.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (12 Oct Shift 2)

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