Densities of Ore-Bearing RocksΒΆ

Rock Type

Density Range (g/cm \(\!^3\))

Ore-Bearing Rocks

Bauxite

2.30 - 2.55

Pyrite and Pyrrhotite

4.50 - 5.20

Magnetite

4.90 - 5.20

Hematite

4.90 - 5.30

Cobaltite

5.80 - 6.30

Galena (Lead-Sulphide)

7.40 - 7.60