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Hematite
Haematite
Other Names:
Haematite
Pronunciation:
hee·muh·tite
Type:
Mineral
Classification:
Oxide Mineral
Chemical Formula/Composition:
Fe2O3
Luster:
bright metallic to submetallic
Color:
Red to Silvery-Black
Transparency:
Opaque
Mohs Hardness:
5.5 - 6.5
Fracture/Cleavage:
Uneven to subconchoidal
Uses:
Pigment, Jewelry, Iron Oar
Key Features:
Used as a source of Iron ore for steel products and for pigment minerals
Sources:
Geology Rocks & Minerals, Rock&Gem, Wikipedia
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