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The principal ore for iron is haematite.

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Difference between iron ore fines and iron ore pellets?

Iron Ore fines are Iron Ore that have been crushed to under 10mm. Iron Ore pellets are Iron Ore fines that have been concentrated and bonded together to form small balls, or pellets.


Is the commonest ore of iron is called galena?

No, galena is not the common ore of iron. The common ore of iron is hematite, which is a mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3). Galena is actually a mineral form of lead sulfide (PbS).


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Iron is typically extracted from iron ore, which can come in various forms such as hematite, magnetite, and taconite. The most commonly mined iron ore is hematite, which is rich in iron oxide. This iron ore is processed and refined to extract the iron metal.


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What is the transparency of iron ore?

The transparency of iron ore can vary depending on its form and impurities. Generally, iron ore is opaque to translucent, with some varieties exhibiting a metallic luster.


What form is iron found?

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What is the ore of iron oxide?

Examples of iron minerals: magnetite, hematite, goethite, siderite, limonite etc.


What the main ore of iron?

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Iron ore is made of what mineral?

Iron ore is typically an oxide of iron. Haematite is very commonly mined this is a mineral form of Fe2O3. Magnetite has been mined , this is a form of Fe3O4.


What happens to the element in iron ore when the ore is mixed with carbon and heated?

Iron ores most often contain iron combined with oxygen. The carbon comes from a material called coke, which is made from coal. When heated, the carbon reacts with oxygen in the ore, leaving the purified iron metal behind.


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