Which of the following term is used to define earthly impurities associated with the ore?

Flux

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Slag

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Gangue

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Solution

The correct option is C
Gangue

The earthly or rocky impurities such as silica ( $S i O_{2}$ ) , mud, etc., associated with the ore is called gangue or matrix.

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