Hematite

Hematite

Hardness ( Moh )

" 5.5 - 6.5

Crystal System

Trigonal

Specific Gravity

5.05

Refractive Index

2.880 - 3.220

Birefringence

Family

Colour(s)

Metallic gray, dull to bright red

Cleavage

Francture Type

Uneven to sub-conchoidal

Luster

Streak

Red

Transparency

Opaque

Formula

iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, α-Fe2O3[1]

Country

Found In Argentina,Austria,Chile,France,Ireland,Italy,Morocco,Norway,Spain,Switzerland,UK,USA