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Hematite

Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is a common iron oxide compound with the formula, Fe₂O₃ and is widely found in rocks and soils. Hematite crystals belong to the rhombohedral lattice system which is designated the alpha polymorph of Fe ₂O ₃. It... Wikipedia
Mineral chemical formula: Fe2O3
Birefringence: δ = 0.280
Cleavage: None, may show partings on, and
Crystal system: Trigonal
Density: 5.3
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Fracture: Uneven to subconchoidal