Iron Ore

An all around useful ore.

General
Iron Ore is a mineral located on many islands, and is one of the most important ores in the game, due to its use in many mid-end game tools and buildings.

Looks
It has a dull, mud brown color. When refined, it is sharp gray, and reflective, like other refined metals.

Usage
One of the most common uses for Iron is in Steel Mix, which is required to make steel tools. Another is for the Forge, which is required to make Iron, and upward, tools, armor, and weapons. Otherwise, it's used to make Iron tools, and Iron Gears.