bog iron ore
bog iron ore, Iron ore consisting of hydrated iron oxide minerals such as limonite and goethite formed by precipitation of groundwater flowing into wetlands. Bacterial action contributes to formation of the ore. Economically useful deposits can regrow within 20 years after harvesting. Bog iron was widely used as a source of iron in the past.
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bog iron ore
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
29 January 2020
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February 22, 2025