Minerals and elements: Radium is obtained from which ore/mineral? Recall its historical extraction source alongside uranium. Choose the correct mineral.
General Knowledge
General Science
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Pitchblende (uraninite)
Explanation
Given data
- Element: Radium (Ra).
Concept/Approach Radium occurs as a trace decay product in uranium ores, especially pitchblende (uraninite). Curie's original isolation was from pitchblende residues.
Final Answer Pitchblende (uraninite)