The mineral named lsquo Calaverite rsquo is a telluride mineral containing ........

General Studies (MTS) Geography

The mineral named ‘Calaverite’ is a telluride mineral containing

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SSC MTS 20th October 2021 Shift-1

zinc

gold

silver

copper

- Calaverite is a mineral classified as a telluride.

- It predominantly contains gold, making it a valuable gold ore.

- Option 1: Zinc is not present in calaverite. Zinc is often found in minerals like sphalerite.

- Option 3: Silver is sometimes found in tellurides but is not a main component of calaverite.

- Option 4: Copper is not typically associated with calaverite, though it is common in other minerals like chalcopyrite.

The correct answer among the given options is:

Option 2: Gold

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