haematite

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Noun — An iron ore consisting mainly of iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3.

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haematite ore a vein of haematite haematite crystals

Haematite is a technical term used mainly in geology and mining.

Etymology

Haematite reached English through Middle French hematite, which came from the Latin term for a blood-red stone. That Latin term in turn derived from Ancient Greek words meaning blood, reflecting the reddish colour of the mineral.

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What is haematite?

Haematite is an iron ore made mainly of iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3.

What is haematite made of?

Haematite is composed chiefly of iron oxide, which is why it is mined as a source of iron.

Why is haematite named after blood?

The name comes from a Greek word for blood, referring to the mineral's characteristic reddish colour.

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