Which are the two types of iron ore found in India

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Which are the two types of iron ore found in India ? Write two features of each. 

Answer

Classification

  1. Hematite
  2. Magnetite

Magnetite

  1. Magnetite is the finest iron ore.
  2. It has high variety content of iron to 70%.
  3. It has excellent magnetite qualities..

Hematite

  1. Hematite is the most important industrial ore in terms of its quantity.
  2. It has lower iron content.
  3. It has 50 to 60 % iron.
  • Exam Year: 2020 Compartment
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