hematite (Meaning)
hematite (n)
the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form
hematite (n.)
An important ore of iron, the sesquioxide, so called because of the red color of the powder. It occurs in splendent rhombohedral crystals, and in massive and earthy forms; -- the last called red ocher. Called also specular iron, oligist iron, rhombohedral iron ore, and bloodstone. See Brown hematite, under Brown.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hematite
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hematite Sentence Examples
- The hematite vein ran through the rock formation like a jagged crimson thread.
- Prehistoric cave paintings depicted the animals in bold strokes of hematite pigment.
- The weight of the hematite sphere crushed the fragile glass beneath it.
- The iron-rich hematite ore was mined for its valuable metallic content.
- The lustrous black color of his hematite ring sparkled in the sunlight.
- Hematite crystals shimmered with an iridescent metallic sheen.
- The hematite powder was used as a natural eyeshadow and eyeliner in ancient Egypt.
- The hematite deposit was located deep within the Earth's crust.
- The polished hematite surface reflected the surrounding landscape like a mirror.
- The hematite-impregnated quartz stone possessed a unique and enigmatic energy.
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the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy formAn important ore of iron, the sesquioxide, so called be
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The hematite vein ran through the rock formation like a jagged crimson thread.
Prehistoric cave paintings depicted the animals in bold strokes of hematite pigment.
The weight of the hematite sphere crushed the fragile glass beneath it.
The iron-rich hematite ore was mined for its valuable metallic content.
