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Gravity separation method is based upon:...

Gravity separation method is based upon:

A

perferential washing of ores and gangue particles.

B

difference in densities of ore particles and impurities.

C

difference in chemical properaties of ore particles and impurities.

D

none of these

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B
Hydraulic washing or gravity separation or levigation method is based on the difference in the densities of the gangue and ore particles.
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