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Iron Ore
Iron ore is a mineral or rock that contains iron oxides and can be used to extract iron. Iron ore is used to make iron and steel, and the primary forms of iron oxide in iron ore are magnetite (Fe3O4) and hematite (Fe2O3).
Here are some types of iron ore
Hematite
A reddish iron ore that contains about 70% iron. It is the most important iron ore used industrially.
Magnetite
An iron ore with a high iron content of up to 70%. It has excellent magnetic properties and is valuable in the electrical industry.
Limonite
An iron ore that contains about 60% iron and can range in color from yellow to dark. It is also known as lemon rock or yellow iron ore.
Siderite
An iron ore that contains 48% iron and lacks sulfur and phosphorus. However, it is considered an inferior quality iron ore due to its low iron content and impurities
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