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Hematite |
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| Hematite
is derived from the Greek word for blood, this is due to the
colour produced when the stone is crushed or scratched. It
is a derivative of iron stone.
Hematite occurs in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Large iron ore bodies of hematite are found in regionally metamorphosed rocks of sedimentary origin. |
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Special thanks to the International Colored Gemstone Association for permission to reproduce graphics/text from their website. |
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