mineral
Hematite Rose
Hematite (Fe2O3)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, metallic to dull luster, steel-gray to black color, and a reddish-brown streak.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, metallic to dull luster, steel-gray to black color, and a reddish-brown streak.
Formation & geological history
Forms through precipitation from hydrothermal solutions or sedimentary processes in iron-rich environments over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used as a primary ore of iron, in jewelry, for carving ornamental objects, and as a pigment.
Geological facts
Hematite rose structures form when thin hematite crystals radiate outward in a rosette pattern resembling a flower.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its distinctive reddish-brown streak and heavy weight relative to its size; commonly found in hydrothermal veins and sedimentary iron deposits.
