About Hematite

The name has Greek origin 'baema', which means blood. In Latin Hematite is called 'baematites', which means bloodstone.
Hematite is an Iron Oxide. It is crystallizing in a trigonal system.

Facts:

Mohs hardness: 6.5
Chemistry: Fe2O3

The name has Greek origin 'baema', which means blood. In Latin Hematite is called 'baematites', which means bloodstone. Hematite is an Iron Oxide. It is crystallizing in a trigonal system.... read more »

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About Hematite

The name has Greek origin 'baema', which means blood. In Latin Hematite is called 'baematites', which means bloodstone.
Hematite is an Iron Oxide. It is crystallizing in a trigonal system.

Facts:

Mohs hardness: 6.5
Chemistry: Fe2O3