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spathic iron
A native ferrous carbonite, also called siderite, containing 48% iron and usually traces of manganese. It is the best native ore for making steel tools by the direct method formerly used.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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