Hematite

usgb/ˈhiːmətaɪt/
noun

A red or brown mineral that is often used as a source of iron.

The iron in the soil comes from the decomposition of minerals like hematite.
Visual representation of "hematite" - A red or brown mineral that is often used as a source of iron

Often appears as...

  • hematite ore
  • hematite iron

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Technical

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Actual Color

Despite being a source of iron, hematite is not always metallic looking.

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The hematite stones we saw were more reddish-brown than the shiny metal we expected.
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Jewelry Material

Hematite is sometimes polished and used in jewelry, not just industrial contexts.

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I bought a bracelet made of polished hematite; it has a dark, reflective sheen.
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Geological Term

Hematite can sound technical; use in geological or industrial discussions mainly.

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The geology book explains how hematite layers indicate past oxygen-rich environments.
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