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Limonite is a natural iron ore. Limonite can be found in various shades of brown, yellow, orange and combinations of the three.

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What is LIMONITE used for?

limonite is used for changing the color of paint from red to yellow. and made in white paint


How can the streak test be used to identify the two iron minerals limonite and hematite?

Hematite has a red streak. It can vary in depth of color, depending on the variety of hematite. Limonite has a yellow-brown (More brown than yellow) streak. But you have to make sure you are streaking the limonite and not an underlying mineral, if the limonite is located on another mineral.


What are four important uses for limonite?

Limonite is used as an iron ore in the production of iron and steel. It is also used as a pigment in paints and ceramics due to its yellow-brown color. Limonite can be used as a soil conditioner to improve soil fertility and structure. In the past, limonite has been used as an important source of ochre pigment for cave paintings and body adornment.


How can the streak test be used to identify limonite and hematite?

Hematite has a red streak. It can vary in depth of color, depending on the variety of hematite. Limonite has a yellow-brown (more brown than yellow) streak. But you have to make sure you are streaking the limonite and not an underlying mineral, if the limonite is located on another mineral.


Is limonite a metallic?

Limonite is not a metallic mineral. It is actually an iron ore which often has a yellow-brown color due to the presence of hydrated iron oxide minerals. Minerals like pyrite and chalcopyrite are examples of metallic minerals.


Is limonite in paint?

no


What is the hardness of Limonite on the mohs hardness scale?

The hardness of Limonite is 4 t0 5.5 on the mohs hardness scale.


What mineral group does limonite belong to?

Limonite belongs to the mineral group known as oxides and hydroxides.


What are uses of limonite?

limonite is a minor ore of iron, it is used in Chinese in medicine and it is used in white paint.


What is the chemical make-up of limonite?

Limonite is an iron ore; the approximative composition is FeO(OH).nH2O.


Is limonite a silicate?

Heck to the no...


Does limonite have fracture?

yes it does