Question

Describe the quantities of two types of iron ore found in India . Mention the major areas known for the production of iron ore .

Answer 1

Two types of iron ore are :
Hematite and Magnetite

Hematite :
High iron content(70%)
Black in colour.
Naturally strong magnet.
States : ​Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Magnetite :
Low iron content(50-60%)
Found in variety of colours.
Magnetism occurs on heating.
States : ​Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.