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Taconite

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Humboldt Mine (Edwards Mine), Humboldt Township, Marquette iron range, Marquette Co., Michigan, USA
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A variety of Chert

Chert with inclusions of hematite and magnetite; a low-grade iron ore.

Classification of Taconite

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    Localities for Taconite

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    • Michigan
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        • Marquette iron range
          • Humboldt Township
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    • Minnesota
      • St. Louis Co.
        • Mesabi Range
          • Babbitt
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          • Hibbing
    		www.dnr.state.mn.us/education/geology/digging/taconite.html
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