| Property |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Iron Ore |
| Chemical Composition |
Mainly iron oxides (Fe2O3, Fe3O4) |
| Color |
Reddish-brown, dark gray, black |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) |
5.5–6.5 |
| Density |
3.5–5.2 g/cm³ (varies by type) |
| Luster |
Metallic to dull |
| Magnetic Properties |
Magnetic (especially magnetite) |
| Texture |
Granular, crystalline, or earthy |
| Typical Size Range |
Fine particles to large chunks |
| Common Types |
Hematite, Magnetite, Goethite, Limonite |
| Specific Gravity |
4.9–5.2 (hematite), 5.2 (magnetite) |
| Moisture Content |
Varies, typically 5–15% in natural ore |
