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(a) Baryte,
(b) Galena, 
(c) Zinc blende and 
(d) Copper pyrites. 
How many of these minerals are sulphide based?

Updated On: Mar 19, 2026
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Correct Answer: 3

Solution and Explanation

To determine how many of the given minerals are sulphide-based, we need to analyze each mineral: (a) Baryte, (b) Galena, (c) Zinc blende, and (d) Copper pyrites.
  1. Baryte (BaSO4): It's a sulfate mineral, not a sulfide.
  2. Galena (PbS): This is a sulfide mineral.
  3. Zinc blende (ZnS): This is a sulfide mineral.
  4. Copper pyrites (CuFeS2): This is also a sulfide mineral.
Counting the sulfide-based minerals: Galena, Zinc blende, and Copper pyrites are sulfide-based. This makes a total of 3 minerals, which is within the provided range of 3 to 3.
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