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Taconite

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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    USA
     
    • Michigan
    Unknown
        • Marquette iron range
          • Humboldt Township
    Unknown
    • Minnesota
      • St. Louis Co.
        • Mesabi Range
          • Babbitt
    www.cleveland-cliffs.com/mining/northshore/stats.asp
    www.excaliburmineral.com/mins-z.htm
          • Hibbing
    www.dnr.state.mn.us/education/geology/digging/taconite.html
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