Which Among the Following Qualities of Iron ore is best Based upon Iron Content [A] Magnetite [B] Hematite [C] Limonite [D] Siderite

Answer:

[A]Magnetite (Fe₃​O₄​) The most abundant of the basic iron minerals is magnetite. It has a 72.4 percent iron content. Its colour ranges from dark deep brown to blackish, and it is darker than hematite.

[B]Hematite (Fe₂​O₃​) is a mineral that contains almost 70% iron. It’s mostly reddish in colour. Hematite can be virtually black and even blue in colour.

[C]Limonite (2Fe₂​O₃​.3H₂​O), often known as brown ore. It’s iron-rich to the tune of 60%. It comes in a variety of colours, ranging from yellow to darker.

[D]Siderite (Fe₂​CO₃​) is a mineral that contains around 48 percent iron.

Therefore, [A] magnetite is one of the best iron ores based on iron content.