Iron Ore look-alikes
Iron-rich rock
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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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Taconite
Chert with disseminated magnetite and hematite
Also known as: Low-grade iron ore
Laterite
Mixture of hydrated iron and aluminum oxides
Also known as: Ferruginous laterite
Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
Alternating layers of chert and iron oxides
Also known as: Ironstone
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