Which from following is a mineral of copper?

Which from following is a mineral of copper?
  1. Chalcopyrite
  2. Zincite
  3. Limonite
  4. Siderite

Solution

S1: Cuprite, Limorite and Zincite are oxide ores. S2: Dolomite contains $CaCO_3$ and $MgCO_3. S_3$: Chalcocyte and azurite are ores of copper. S4: Feldspar and mica minerals contain aluminium.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (15 May Shift 1)

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