Iron Ore look-alikes
Hematite or Goethite (likely a mix)
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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
Also known as: Lodestone
Siderite
FeCO3
Also known as: Iron Carbonate
Limonite
Mixture of hydrous iron oxides, often including goethite
Also known as: Bog Iron Ore
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