Magnetic separation is suitable for which one of the following ores?

Cassiterite

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Galena

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Cinnabar

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Sphalherite

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Solution

The correct option is A Cassiterite
Cassiterite is tin stone $S n O_{2}$ - which is non-magnetic - but contains magnetic impurities in the form of $F e W O_{4}$ .

The gangue is removed using magnetic separation.

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