continuation of chapter Minerals (Iron ore and its types)

TYPES OF IRON ORE :-

a) MAGNETITE :-
  This is the best quality of iron - ore and contains 72 percent pure iron. It possesses magnetite
   property,hence it is called magnetite It is found in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand,Orissa, Chattisgarh, Goa
   and Karnataka. It is dark brown to black in colour.

b) HAEMATITE :-
It contains 60 to 70 percent pure iron and is reddish in colour.It is found in Andhra Pradesh,Jharkhand,
Orissa,Chattisgarh,Goa,Karnataka and Maharastra.

c) LIMONITE :
It contains 40 to 60 percent iron and is yellow or light brown in colour. It is found in Raniganj (west Bengal ),
Garhwal (Uttaranchal,),and Kangra Valley (Himachal Pradesh)

d ) SIDERITE :-
It is inferior ore and h
as many impurities.It has only 40 to 50 percent pure iron.