Which is the most common ore used for obtaining iron?

Q. Which is the most common ore used for obtaining iron?
Answer: Haematite
Notes: Iron is one of the most important metals of the modern age and it is extracted from a number of ores.
The most common ore used for obtaining iron is haematite. Haematite is the characteristic red colour ore of iron.

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