Hematite
Fe2O3
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Hematite is the principal ore of iron and one of the most common iron minerals. Its name comes from the Greek word for blood, referring to the red color of its streak. Specular hematite has a brilliant metallic luster.
| النظام البلوري | Trigonal |
| صنف المعدن | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| صلادة موس | 5.0-6.5 |
| الكثافة النوعية | 5.00-5.30 |
| اللون | Steel-gray to black, red-brown |
| اللمعان | Metallic |
| لون الخط | Reddish-brown |
| الانفصام | None |
| الكسر | Conchoidal to uneven |
| الشفافية | Opaque |
| الشكل البلوري | Tabular, botryoidal, massive, rosette |
صلادة موس
Mohs Hardness: 5,0 – 6,5
1 Soft10 Hard
النظام البلوري
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hardness of Hematite?
Hematite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0-6.5.
What crystal system does Hematite belong to?
Hematite crystallizes in the Trigonal crystal system.
What color is Hematite?
Hematite is typically Steel-gray to black, red-brown.
What type of luster does Hematite have?
Hematite exhibits a Metallic luster.
What is the chemical formula of Hematite?
The chemical formula of Hematite is Fe2O3.