Hematite

Type:  Oxide mineral/ metamorphosed/ sedimentary rocks


Category: Oxide mineral


Chemical/Scientific/Etc. : Fe2O3


Description/Characteristics :  

Weakly magnetic, form, hardness and streak. All forms of hematite have a characteristic reddish brown streak. Specific Gravity is 5.6.


Place of collections: AP

Date/Month/year of Collection: 2022


Distribution: Concentration of hematite occurs in Precambrian rocks throughout the world. It occurs in regionally metamorphosed siliceous Fe-rich sedimentary rocks


Uses if any: Most of the extracted iron is used in the manufacture of steel.
Some of the other uses of iron are in the manufacture of automobiles, rails, ships, construction industry, etc. besides in domestic applications.


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