Describe the different types of iron ores and their importance or uses.
(1) There are four types of iron ores : Magnetite : It is the finest quality with a very high content of iron up to 70 per cent. It has excellent magnetic qualities, especially valuable in electrical industry. Haematite : It has content of iron between 50 to 60 per cent. It is the most important industrial iron that is used in industries. , Limonite : It has iron content of about 40-60 per cent. Siderite : It has content of between 40 to 50 per cent. (2) Iron ore is very important for the industrial development of the country. It is a metal of universal use. It is used for manufacturing of machines, agricultural implements and items of general use.
