Which of the following ores cannot be concentrated by electromagnetic separation?

Chromite

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Magnetite

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Pyrolusite

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Cuprite

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Solution

The correct option is D
Cuprite

Electromagnetic separation is used to concentrate magnetic ores. From the following options, only cuprite is non-magnetic in nature so it cannot be concentrated by electromagnetic separation technique.

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