Iron ochre or iron ocher (Ancient Greek: ὠχρός, pale yellow, orange) is one of several minerals found in iron ore. == Description == The term iron ochre, primarily used among mineral collectors, geologists, miners, and various other related professions, one of several iron ore minerals, Common abrasives and pigments with a red-brown or brown-orange hue and the powdery consistency of ochre, were known under this name.
Iron ochre or iron ocher (Ancient Greek: ὠχρός, pale yellow, orange) is one of several minerals found in iron ore. == Description == The term iron ochre, primarily used among mineral collectors, geologists, miners, and various other related professions, one of several iron ore minerals, Common abrasives and pigments with a red-brown or brown-orange hue and the powdery consistency of ochre, were known under this name.
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