49.—Micaceous Iron Ore.
Resembles Specular Iron Ore, but consists of thin shining scales or leaves; powder dark red; a thin flake is translucent, showing red light; feels somewhat slippery.
Value.—Used as an ore of iron and for polishing.
Localities.—Hawley, Mass.; Piermont, N. H.; Ticonderoga, N. Y.; Warwick, Penn.; Loudon County, Va.