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In the current study, elemental analysis and microscopic investigations were conducted to characterize the minerals present in an iron ore sample. The iron content was below 24%, with the dominant iron-bearing minerals being hematite and magnetite. Consequently, gravity and magnetic separation methods were employed to enhance the iron content. However, the processing results less than what was expecting due to incomplete sample characterization. The sample was further analyzed using quantitative X-ray diffraction analysis. This more comprehensive examination revealed additional iron-bearing minerals as goethite, ankerite, and limonite. The behavior of these minerals likely contributed to the unsuccessful separation process which was thoroughly explored in this article. Understanding the mineralogical composition of iron ores is paramount for optimizing processing operations and achieving successful outcomes.

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