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Hematite - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Hematite uses include: ore of iron, pigment. |
Color |
steel gray to black, reddish brown to black |
Streak |
red to reddish brown |
Luster |
metallic, dull |
Diaphaneity |
opaque |
Cleavage |
none |
Hardness |
5.0 - 6.0 |
Specific Gravity |
5.26 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
streak |
Crystal System |
hexagonal |
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