| Property | Specification |
| Appearance | Hard, dense, and heavy; color varies from reddish-brown to dark gray |
| Form | Lumps, fines, pellets, or sinter |
| Size Range | Lumps: 10–40 mm; Fines: <10 mm; Pellets: 8–18 mm |
| Density | 4.5 – 5.3 g/cm³ (depending on ore type) |
| Specific Gravity | ~4.8 – 5.3 |
| Hardness | 5.5 – 6.5 (Mohs scale) |
| Melting Point | ~1,538°C (varies slightly depending on impurities) |
| Texture | Granular to crystalline |
| Surface | Rough or dusty (especially in fines) |
| Moisture Content | Typically 6–12% (varies based on storage and ore type) |
| Major Ore Types | Hematite (Fe₂O₃), Magnetite (Fe₃O₄), Goethite, Limonite |
| Color | Hematite: Red/Brown; Magnetite: Black; Goethite/Limonite: Yellow/Brown |
| Bulk Density | Lumps: ~2.5 – 3.0 t/m³; Fines: ~2.0 – 2.5 t/m³ |
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