haematite
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haematite (ˈhiːməˌtaɪt, ˈhɛm-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a variant spelling of hematite | |
| haematitic | |
| —adj | |
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| hematite or haematite (ˈhɛmətaɪt, ˈhiːm-) | |
| —n | |
| Also called: iron glance a red, grey, or black mineral, found as massive beds and in veins and igneous rocks. It is the chief source of iron. Composition: iron (ferric) oxide. Formula: Fe2O3. Crystal structure: hexagonal (rhombohedral) | |
| [C16: via Latin from Greek haimatitēs resembling blood, from haima blood] | |
| haematite or haematite | |
| —n | |
| [C16: via Latin from Greek haimatitēs resembling blood, from haima blood] | |
| hematitic or haematite | |
| —adj | |
| haematitic or haematite | |
| —adj | |
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