rautapitoisten
Rautapitoisten is a Finnish term used in geology, mineralogy and soil science to describe rocks, minerals or soils that contain a notable amount of iron. The word is formed from rauta (iron) and pitoisen (bearing or containing), and functions as a descriptive adjective rather than a formal mineral species.
In practice, rautapitoiset materials include iron-rich rocks and sediments where iron is a major component or
The concept is used to classify and discuss materials based on iron content rather than precise mineralogical
Rautapitoisten materials are of interest for ore prospecting and environmental studies, as iron content can affect
See also: iron ore, ferric oxide, magnetite, hematite, goethite.