what are the main varieties of iron ore
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The major rock types mined for the production of metallic iron are massive hematite, pisolitic goethite/limonite, which provide a 'high-grade' ore, and banded metasedimentary ironstone,magnetite-rich metasomatite, to a much lesser degree, rocks rich in siderite, rocks rich in chamosite which provide a 'low-grade' ore.
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There are four main varieties of iron ore. They are as follows:
- Hematite- It has a high iron content of around 70%.
- Magnetite- It is the most important industrial ore with a lower iron content.
- Limonite- Which is found in sedimentary rocks with an iron content less than 50%.
- Siderite- Has a low iron content about 20%-30%.
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