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General Knowledge · Q558

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 558

Q558

Cinnabar is an ore/mineral of

A.
Lead
B.
Manganese
C.
Molybdenum
D.
Mercury
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Cinnabar, mercury sulphide (HgS), the chief ore mineral of mercury. It is commonly encountered with pyrite, marcasite, and stibnite in veins near recent volcanic rocks and in hot-springs deposits.