Jul 3, 2009 · Siderite is an iron carbonate that can be smelted (it was the chief ore used in the Noricum region, what we now call Styria, in the Germany/Austria/Slovenia area) The ancient …

Jul 1, 2009 · This stuff is called "Gold Ore" in Colorado, and is supposed to have iron in it ( thus the reason it turns dark upon weathering ). Does anyone know if it really is iron, and if so, what …

Nov 7, 2013 · I highly recommend this video to anyone interested in traditional ore smelting processes, or smelting history. The video follows an African smith tribe whose elders used to …

Mar 24, 2025 · A large furnace for cast is able to get more iron out of less-rich ores than a small bloomery, which is why at the dawn of the blast furnace period on the Weald in England they …

May 29, 2006 · While gathering some iron nodules near here I noticed a thick seam of red clay above us on the hillside, found a few small pieces of siderite that had washed down and had …

Nov 9, 2011 · After researching iron deposits in Texas I came up with a source for magnetite ore. The area was originally going to be mined in the 1890s but the deposits were not as extensive …

Mar 19, 2009 · Now then, as far as I know there's no iron ore in Florida, as geologically speaking most of the state dates to about last tuesday. It's limestone and coral rock that's been around …

Nov 30, 2009 · Hello! I live in a region that is rich in bog iron. During the 18-19 century a lot of this ore was mined here for the various high furnaces in operation. From what I could gather in …

Mar 18, 2012 · Another question, carbon monoxide is what reduces the ore to iron, correct? It isn't direct contact with just the carbon source, it's the gas that does the reducing at a certain …

May 20, 2007 · If it's a low-iron mineral like bog ore, it has to be roasted to become magnetic. From what you've described so far it sounds like it will be work to make it a good ore, though.