Home Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements ( Not In Syllabus ) ORES & Method of Concentration Gravity separation method is based upon :
Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements ( Not In Syllabus ) ORES & Method of Concentration Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Gravity separation method is based upon :

A
preferential washing of ores and gangue particles.
B
difference in densities of ore particles and impurities.
C
difference in chemical properties of ore particles and impurities.
D
none of these.

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B

Hydraulic washing or Gravity separation or Levigation method is based on the difference in the densities of the gangue and ore particles.

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