Hematite
Hematite is a mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 - 6.5 and metallic to dull luster.
Hematite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Fe2O3 |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Luster | Metallic to dull |
| Typical colors | Black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish-brown |
| Formation | Formed through the oxidation of iron-rich minerals, often found in sedimentary environments. |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5.5–6.5 — fairly hard
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