Iron Ore look-alikes
Iron Ore (likely containing hematite and/or goethite)
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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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Bauxite
Bauxite (a rock composed primarily of aluminum hydroxides)
Also known as: Aluminum Ore
Manganese Ore
Manganese Ore (a rock composed primarily of manganese oxides)
Also known as: Pyrolusite Ore, Psilomelane Ore
Laterite
Laterite (a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminum)
Also known as: Lateritic soil
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