Ferrous

IRON ORE – Limonite

is an iron ore consisting of a mixture of hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxides in varying composition. The generic formula is frequently written as FeO(OH) · nH2O, although this is not entirely accurate as the ratio of oxide to hydroxide can vary quite widely.Streak: Yellowish brownSpecific gravity: 2.9–4.3Density: 2.7–4.3 g/cm3

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IRON ORE – Hematite

also spelled as haematite, is a common iron oxide compound with the formula, Fe2O3 and is widely found in rocks and soils. Hematite crystals belong to the rhombohedral lattice system which is designated the alpha polymorph of Fe2O3. It has the same crystal structure as corundum (Al2O3) and ilmenite (FeTiO3). With this it forms a

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