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