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Limonite Pile at Saugus Iron Works

Detailed Description

A pile of limonite rocks used in the iron smelting process. Limonite is a well-known iron ore that has been mined for iron for many thousands of years. At the Saugus Iron Works, the limonite was found in nearby bogs.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.