Number 7

Color--------------------Gray brown, reddish brown to brick red

Luster------------------Metallic, dull to specular

Streak------------------Reddish brown, always

Hardness--------------5.0 - 6.0

Cleavage/-------------Fracture, rough
Fracture

S.G.---------------------4.9 - 5.3

Special Properties---Wide range of hardness

Formula-----------------Fe2O3

Mineral Name---------Hematite

Family-------------------Oxides

Uses---------------------Main ore of iron
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