A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Hematite |
|---|---|
| Description | Hematite, Fe2O3 (iron oxide), has been mined since ancient times as iron production was widespread by 500 BC. The powdered mineral has long been used as a red pigment in paint and cosmetic. It is also used as a fine abrasive (jeweller's rouge). |
| Photographer | Darla Sondrol. 2001-07-23. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1751. |
| Key words | Hematite |
| Tech details | 881 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 1308 |
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