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Which of the following is not an iron ore?

(a) Hematite

(b) Magnetite

(c) Cryolite

(d) Limonite

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Correct choice is (c) Cryolite

The explanation: Cryolite (Na3AlF6, sodium hexafluoroaluminate) is an aluminum ore. Hematite (Fe2O3), Siderite (FeCO3), Magnetite (Fe3O4) and Limonite (FeO•nH2O) are iron ores.

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