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Name the chief ore of Iron. Write its formula


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Ore is defined as a source from where the extraction of metals takes place on a commercial and economical scale. The ores can be classified according to the metal present in it.

  • The chief ore of Iron is Hematite.
  • The chief ore of Iron is formed by its oxide.

Formula of chief Iron Ore

  • Hematite is the chief ore of Iron and higher content of Iron is present in such ore.
  • It contains about 70% of Iron in it.
  • The chemical formula of Hematite is Fe3O4or Ferric oxide.

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