Mineral Spotlight - Hematite

Hematite

Chemical Name:  Iron III Oxide - Fe2O3
Group:  Oxides
Mohs Hardness:  5 - 6
Crystal System:  Hexagonal
Form/Habit:  Tabular, platy, botryoidal
Cleavage:  None
Fracture:  Subconchoidal to uneven
Luster:  Metallic to dull
Streak:  Red to red-brown
Specific Gravity:  5.3
Healing Properties:  None

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