Iron Ore (with Sulfides and Iron Oxides) look-alikes
Iron ore (likely containing pyrite/chalcopyrite and goethite/hematite)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Iron Ore (with Sulfides and Iron Oxides). 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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Also known as: Bog Iron Ore
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Also known as: Contact Metasomatic Deposit
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