Hematite

Name:

Hematite

Other Name:

Haematite

Pronunciation:

hee·muh·tite

Type:

Mineral

Classification:

Oxide Mineral

Luster:

bright metallic to submetallic

Chemical Formulation:

Fe2O3

Fluorescent:

Mohs Hardness:

5.5 - 6.5

Color:

Red to Silvery-Black

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