About Hematite
An iron oxide mineral, one of the primary ores of iron. It appears metallic grey to black or earthy red-brown (streak is always reddish). It's a powerful grounding stone, known for enhancing willpower, focus, and protection.
Primary Hues
Metallic Grey, Silver, Black, Red-Brown (streak)
Geological & Scientific Details
Hematite is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, α-Fe2O3[1]. Common crystal habits include tabular to thick crystals; micaceous or platy, commonly in rosettes; radiating fibrous, reniform, botryoidal or stalactitic masses, columnar; earthy, granular, oolitic.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, α-Fe2O3[1]
- IMA Symbol: Hem[2]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Metallic grey, dull to bright "rust-red" in earthy, compact, fine-grained material, steel-grey to black in crystals and massively crystalline ores
- Crystal Habit: Tabular to thick crystals; micaceous or platy, commonly in rosettes; radiating fibrous, reniform, botryoidal or stalactitic masses, columnar; earthy, granular, oolitic
- Twinning: Penetration and lamellar
- Cleavage: None, may show partings on {0001} and {1011}
- Luster: Metallic to splendent
- Streak: Bright red to dark red
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Magnetite
- Jasper