Which of the following corundum and cryolite are important ores?
Detailed Explanation:
Corundum (Al₂O₃) and Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) are both important ores of Aluminium.
Corundum is aluminium oxide, used as an abrasive and includes gem varieties like ruby and sapphire; Cryolite is used as a flux in the Hall–Héroult process to lower the melting point during electrolytic extraction of aluminium.
Question 4 of 12 Mineral Resources
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Which State of India is called as the State of Minerals?
In which of the following states of India has major reserves of coal?