Iron Ore (Hematite-Goethite type) look-alikes
Hematite (Fe2O3) and Goethite (FeO(OH))
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Iron Ore (Hematite-Goethite type). Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Magnetite Iron Ore
Magnetite (Fe3O4)
Also known as: Iron Sand, Lodestone
Limonite
Mixture of hydrated iron oxides, predominantly Goethite (FeO(OH))
Also known as: Bog Iron, Brown Iron Ore
Siderite Iron Ore
Siderite (FeCO3)
Also known as: Iron Carbonate
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