Iron Ore look-alikes
Hematite or Goethite (likely a mix of iron oxides/hydroxides)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Iron Ore. 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 (Fe3O4)
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Siderite (FeCO3)
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Pyrite (FeS2)
Also known as: Fool's Gold
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