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Question

Wolframite is separated from cassiterite by :

Options

A.froth floatation method .

B.levigation

C.electromagnetic separation method

D.electrostatic separation method.

Solution

Wolframite is ferromagnetic in nature and, therefore, it is separated from cassiterite ore (non-magnetic) by magnetic separation method.

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