Iron Ore

Attribute	Specification
Type	Iron Ore (commonly Hematite or Magnetite)
Appearance	Lumpy, granular, or fine powder
Color	Reddish-brown, dark grey, or black (depends on type)
Iron (Fe) Content	Typically 58% to 65% (depending on grade)
Moisture Content	≤ 8% (for fines); varies for lumps and pellets
Silica (SiO₂)	2% to 6% (varies with origin and processing)
Alumina (Al₂O₃)	≤ 2.5%
Phosphorus (P)	≤ 0.08%
Sulphur (S)	≤ 0.03%
Density	4.8 to 5.3 g/cm³ (approximate)
Melting Point	Around 1,538°C (pure iron)
Hardness	5.5 to 6.5 on Mohs scale
Form	Lumps (10–40 mm), Fines (<10 mm), or Pellets (8–18 mm)
Magnetism	Magnetite is magnetic; Hematite is weakly magnetic
Typical Uses	Steel production, iron smelting, heavy industry

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