Which of the following mineral is formed by decomposition of rocks leaving a residual mass of weathered material?

Coal

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Bauxite

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Gold

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Zinc

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None of these

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The correct option is B Bauxite
Bauxite is a mineral which is formed by the decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass of weathered material. Bauxite, rock largely composed of a mixture of hydrous aluminum oxides. Bauxite is the principal ore of aluminum.
The correct answer is B.

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