Hematite
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.
Often appears as...
- hematite ore
- hematite iron
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Technical
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.
Often appears as...
- hematite ore
- hematite iron
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Actual Color
Despite being a source of iron, hematite is not always metallic looking.
The hematite stones we saw were more reddish-brown than the shiny metal we expected.
Pro Tip 2/3Jewelry Material
Hematite is sometimes polished and used in jewelry, not just industrial contexts.
I bought a bracelet made of polished hematite; it has a dark, reflective sheen.
Pro Tip 3/3Geological Term
Hematite can sound technical; use in geological or industrial discussions mainly.
The geology book explains how hematite layers indicate past oxygen-rich environments.
Pro Tip 1/3Actual Color
Despite being a source of iron, hematite is not always metallic looking.
The hematite stones we saw were more reddish-brown than the shiny metal we expected.
Pro Tip 2/3Jewelry Material
Hematite is sometimes polished and used in jewelry, not just industrial contexts.
I bought a bracelet made of polished hematite; it has a dark, reflective sheen.
Pro Tip 3/3Geological Term
Hematite can sound technical; use in geological or industrial discussions mainly.
The geology book explains how hematite layers indicate past oxygen-rich environments.
Pro Tip 1/3Actual Color
Despite being a source of iron, hematite is not always metallic looking.
The hematite stones we saw were more reddish-brown than the shiny metal we expected.
Pro Tip 2/3Jewelry Material
Hematite is sometimes polished and used in jewelry, not just industrial contexts.
I bought a bracelet made of polished hematite; it has a dark, reflective sheen.
Pro Tip 3/3Geological Term
Hematite can sound technical; use in geological or industrial discussions mainly.
The geology book explains how hematite layers indicate past oxygen-rich environments.
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The Curious Life of a...
Now you can see it really sort of looks clayish. We do some close-up investigation, we can see these lines, looks like secretions. And hard stuff around it, the mineral that we believe that's there, and we were just doing some investigation right now, looks like hematite which only forms in water here on Earth.
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A day in the life of a...
As he leaves the settlement behind, he sees a group approaching. He recognizes them as highlanders by their llamas. He dashes toward their shaman. Barely pausing to say hello, he offers him hematite, dried seaweed,
Video examples
The Curious Life of a...
Now you can see it really sort of looks clayish. We do some close-up investigation, we can see these lines, looks like secretions. And hard stuff around it, the mineral that we believe that's there, and we were just doing some investigation right now, looks like hematite which only forms in water here on Earth.
Video examples
A day in the life of a...
As he leaves the settlement behind, he sees a group approaching. He recognizes them as highlanders by their llamas. He dashes toward their shaman. Barely pausing to say hello, he offers him hematite, dried seaweed,
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