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Which of the following is an example of a ferrous mineral?

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Manganese

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Gold

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Lead

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Copper

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Solution

The correct option is A Manganese

Ferrous minerals are those minerals that contain iron. Some examples of ferrous minerals include iron ore, manganese, nickel and chromite. The metallic minerals that contain metals other than iron are called non-ferrous minerals. Some examples are gold, copper, silver, lead, and tin.

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