Salem is famous for the production of which ore.
a) Hematite
b) Magnesite
c) Limonite
d) Siderite
Answer. b) Magnesite is a refractory material used by Steel Planst and they are found in Salem, Tamil Nadu.
About Salem:
Salem is located in Tamil Nadu and it is famous for the production of Magnesite, Bauxide ( Aluminium ore), and iron ore.
Salem Steel Plant is located in Salem. It is a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited and is a steel plant involved in the production of stainless steel.
Iron Ore:
There are four main types of iron ore deposits namely:
Magnetite ( About 70 % iron content): It is the finest ore among all the ore of iron.
Hematite ( About 60 % iron content)
Titanomagnetite ( Limonite)
Pisolitic ironstone (Siderite)
Iron Pyrite is also known as fool gold.
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