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Kind of neither. It is a metal. It is extracted from minerals that contain iron or it can be found as a native element.
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∙ 11y agoEasy I have had to years of studying rocks and minerals its a mineral...
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Is ironstone a rock or mineral?
ironstone is a rock containing (at least) fifteen percent iron.
What is ironore?
Iron ore is the IMPURE mineral rock that contains Haematite (Iron (III) Oxide).
What mineral group is Bouxite in?
Bauxite is not a mineral, but a rock (aluminum ore), and is a mixture of aluminum, iron and some other minerals.
What rock is iron found in?
Ironstone is a sedimentary rock. This is typically deposited directly as a ferruginous sediment. Alternatively, it can be created by chemical replacement.
What is earth's major mineral resources?
I only know 2 and i think they are rock and iron
What is the definition for ore?
Ore is a mineral that can be refined into some useful substance, which is usually a metal. Iron ore is the rock from which iron is refined.
Is lodestone the same as iron ore?
No. Iron Ore is a igneous rock that has various amounts of iron spread through it. Lodestones are composted of a mineral called magnetite, which is not an iron ore.
What is Minnesota's state rock?
Minnesota's state mineral is iron ore.
What mineral produces a reddish color?
A rock my have a reddish color if it has iron in it and is oxgen rich. Oxidation.
What is the mineral used to create iron ore?
Iron is the mineral. Iron is an element and as such, is not composed of any other materials, though iron ore comes out of the ground mixed with many other minerals. The ore must then be processed to extract the pure iron for practicle use.
What mafic is like?
Mafic is a silicate mineral or rock that is rich in magnesium and iron, and is usually dark in color. It is formed from cooling volcanic lava.
Is ochre a rock or a mineral?
Yes! It is a group of several earthy mineral oxides of iron occurring in yellow, red, brown... ,common use, for pigments.
