hematite

[ hee-muh-tahyt, hem-uh- ]

/ ˈhi məˌtaɪt, ˈhɛm ə- /

noun

a very common mineral, iron oxide, Fe2O3, occurring in steel-gray to black crystals and in red earthy masses: the principal ore of iron.

Words nearby hematite

hematidrosis, hematin, hematin chloride, hematinemia, hematinic, hematite, hemato-, hematoblast, hematocele, hematocephaly, hematochezia

Origin of hematite

1535–45; < Latin haematītes bloodstone < Greek haimatī́tēs (lithós) bloodlike (stone). See hemat-, -ite¹

OTHER WORDS FROM hematite

he·ma·tit·ic

[hee-muh-tit-ik, hem-uh-] /ˌhi məˈtɪt ɪk, ˌhɛm ə-/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for hematite

The or-moulu colouring is a mixture of hematite, alum, and sea salt.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
There is also a small amount of hematite, pyroxene and sericite.
The Long Labrador Trail|Dillon Wallace
Of the English ores, the common Lancashire hematite produces the best iron.
The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World|Thomas Wood
A vein of hematite of a peculiarly fine character was discovered in 1866 at Garleton Hill, and wrought for some years.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7|Various

A mixture of the hematite and magnetic gives a metal superior, in every respect, to any that England can produce.
The Seat of Empire|Charles Carleton Coffin

British Dictionary definitions for hematite

hematite

haematite (ˈhɛmətaɪt, ˈhiːm-)

/ (ˈhɛmətaɪt) /

noun

a red, grey, or black mineral, found as massive beds and in veins and igneous rocks. It is the chief source of iron. Composition: iron (ferric) oxide. Formula: Fe 2 O 3 . Crystal structure: hexagonal (rhombohedral)Also called: iron glance

Derived forms of hematite

hematitic or haematitic (ˌhɛməˈtɪtɪk, ˌhiː-), adjective

Word Origin for hematite

C16: via Latin from Greek haimatitēs resembling blood, from haima blood

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Scientific definitions for hematite

hematite

[ hē′mə-tīt′ ]

A reddish-brown to silver-gray metallic mineral. Hematite occurs as rhombohedral crystals, as reniform (kidney-shaped) crystals, or as fibrous aggregates in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It is the most abundant ore of iron, and it is usually slightly magnetic. Chemical formula: Fe2O3.