What is hematite?
Hematite is a type of iron oxide, which means it contains tightly packed oxygen molecules mixed with iron. It is the most abundant mineral containing iron on the ground and is an important source of iron. Using this stone produces various cosmetic and colors, and in many parts of the world it also appears in jewelry and carvings. It is formed in a number of crystalline plates that are built on top of each other, and often leaves a red stripe if it is drawn over the surface. One of the most famous forms is shiny silvery gray, which is often used for ornamental purposes. Generally hematite contains about 70% of iron ore and 30% oxygen.
The description of hematite is used a number of different terms depending on color and composition. Hematite roses are formed in a shape that resembles a flower. Tiger iron is layered by other minerals such as quartz. The kidney ore has a lump form that independently resembles the kidneys. Specularity is very scaly and oolitical hematite is in the form of small grains of reddish -brown material.
The name comes from a reddish color that appears in hematite powder, and a reddish shade that has many forms of minerals. The color was reminded of some blood observers and the Greek root hema was used to describe the stone. Some early cultures believed that the mineral made the blood of soldiers killed on the battlefield. For this reason, the "bloodstream" was honored.
other minerals are sometimes mixed with hematite, as is the case with Ilmenite, which also includes titanium. Ilmenite is more magnetic more magnetic and, when it is thawed, produces white pigment. Hematite also often occurs in combination with other rocks, such as corundum, another oxide mineral with the primary component of aluminum, rather than iron.
In addition to being used as a source of pigments and pure iron, hematism is also used in jewelry. Silver Gray Form is the most popular for this purpose because it can be polished on a clean gloss. WhoseStick hematite is often used to make simple rings and bracelets, and the stone is also converted into beads or planted into other pieces of jewelry. Some stone woodcarvers also work with mineral to make decorative carved pieces.