Hematite
mineral · common
Quick facts
- Formula
- Fe2O3
- Hardness
- 5–6
- Luster
- Metallic to earthy
- Colors
- Steel-gray, red-brown earthy
Iron oxide. Diagnostic cherry-red streak even when the specimen looks silver.
Heavy for its size. Distinguish from magnetite with a streak test (magnetite is black and magnetic).
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