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Example of HEMATITE in the Rock Professor

HEMATITE
The name hematite is derived from the Greek word for blood (haima) because hematite can be red.  Hematite is mined as the main ore for iron.  Some uses of the mineral are as a polishing compound (rouge), coloring pigment for bricks and tile, and in jewelry.

SPECULAR HEMATITE is a variety of hematite with a blue-gray color and bright metallic luster.

Chemistry: Iron oxide ♦ Category: Oxides ♦ Crystal system: Hexagonal (rhombohedral) ♦ Luster: Metallic ♦ Color: Metallic gray to earthy red tones ♦ Transparency: Opaque ♦ Cleavage: None ♦ Fracture: Uneven to sub-conchoidal ♦ Moh's hardness: 5.5 - 6.5 ♦ Localities: England, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, United States and Canada
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Rutile on Hematite MIN 1390

Rutile on Hematite MIN 1390

Sales price: $24.00

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Rutile on Hematite MIN 1421

Rutile on Hematite MIN 1421

Sales price: $24.00

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