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Sulphide ores of metals are usually concentrated by froth flotation process. Which one of the following sulphide ores offers an exception and is concentrated by chemical leaching ?
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Galena (PbS), copper pyrites (CuFeS 2 ) and argentite (Ag 2 S) are concentrated by froth flotation process but sphalerite (ZnS) is concentrated by chemical leaching.
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