Hematite                        Mineral Group: OXIDES
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Hematite is a common metallic mineral.

Hematite is the most important mineral used for iron ore and to make steel..

Another common use for hematite is jewellery. When cut & polished, it becomes a distinctively shiny silvery-black.




 

SPECIMEN ORIGIN Matachewan, Ontario, CANADA

 

bladed hematite
   

 

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