what are the advantages and disadvantages of iron ore ...
Dec 06, 2007· Best Answer: Are you asking which is better scrap metal or iron ore or which type of ore is better FE^2 O^3 Hematite or FE3^ O^4 Magnetite? Magnetite is harder and has more iron per cubic foot. Hermite is basically rust that is mined from the ground. The best iron is that which is mined in the USA to preserve US jobs.