Question

Azurite is an ore of -

• A. Silver
• B. Iron
• C. Copper
• D. Gold

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Copper

The correct option is (C):

Explanation for the correct answer:

Azurite:

1. It is actually a soft, and deep-blue in color Copper mineral and it is just produced by the weathering process of Copper ore.
2. Weathering process is actually the breakdown as well as the alteration of the rocks just by the physical as well as the chemical processes.

Explanation for the incorrect answer:

Option (A):

Silver:

1. Argentite is known as the ore of Silver element.
2. It is basically the Sulfide ore of the Silver.
3. Hence, this is an incorrect option.

Option (B):

Iron:

1. Siderite is known as the ore of Iron.
2. It is basically the Carbonate ore of an Iron.
3. Hence, this is an incorrect option.

Option (D):

Gold:

1. Ores such as Calaverite, Sylvanite, Krennerite etc. are the major ones that consist of the Gold in native form.
2. Mostly, the Gold ores come from either the open pit or the underground mines.
3. Hence, this is an incorrect option.