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Agriculture · Q450

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 450

Q450

Limonite is the source of

A.
N
B.
P
C.
K
D.
Fe
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Limonite is an iron ore consisting of a mixture of hydrated iron oxide hydroxides in varying compositions. It is relatively dense with a specific gravity varying from 2.7 to 4.3. It is usually medium to dark yellowish-brown in colour. In its brown form, it is sometimes called brown haematite or brown iron ore.