Question
Geology Question on Mineralogy
Given atomic weights of Cu, Fe and S as 63.55, 55.85 and 32.10, respectively, find out the weight of copper (in gram) metal in an ore (no associated gangue) of 1kg weight constituting of bornite, chalcopyrite and chalcocite present in weight fractions of 0.4, 0.4 and 0.2, respectively.
(Round off to one decimal place)
Answer
The correct answer is: 550.0 or 553.0(approx.)