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