Question

Define Gangue in detail?

Answer 1

In mining, gangue (/ɡæŋ/) is the commercially worthless material that surrounds, or is closely mixed with, a wanted mineral in an ore deposit. ... The separation of mineral from gangueis known as mineral processing, mineral dressing, or ore dressing. It is a necessary, and often significant, aspect of mining.

Answer 2

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◆ Gangue -

• Earthy valueless impurities found in ores are called gangue.
• Commonly found gangue include soil, rocks, sand, etc.
• They are undesirable and have no value commercially.
• Minerals with gangue are not profitable to extract.
• They are removed in the process of concentration of ores.

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