hematite
noun
he·ma·tite
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Definition of hematite
: a reddish-brown to black mineral consisting of ferric oxide, constituting an important iron ore, and occurring in crystals or as earthy red ocher
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Other Words from hematite
hematitic
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adjective
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Examples of hematite in a Sentence
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These small, mineral hematite-rich concretions are near Fram Crater, visited by NASA's Opportunity rover in April 2004. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Life may have existed on warm, rainy, ancient Mars before winter came," 20 Aug. 2019 Archaeologists discovered a magnetized bar rich in hematite dating from 1400 B.C. to 1000 B.C. at San Lorenzo in the present-day Mexican state of Veracruz, one of the major cities of the Olmec. — Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian, "Mesoamerican Sculptures Reveal Early Knowledge of Magnetism," 6 Aug. 2019 These small, mineral hematite-rich concretions are near Fram Crater, visited by NASA's Opportunity rover in April 2004. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Life may have existed on warm, rainy, ancient Mars before winter came," 20 Aug. 2019 The invite, which arrived at guests’ homes housed inside its own box, was embellished with hundreds of jet black hematite crystals. — Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, "Everything to Know About Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' Lavish Wedding and 72-Day Marriage," 20 Aug. 2019 Next is the Eye Concentrate, a rich, emollient cream formulated with magnetically charged hematite to melt away the appearance of dark circles and discoloration. — Alexis Rhiannon, Allure, "This Luxe La Mer Skin-Care Is Sure to Sell Out During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 12 July 2019 These small, mineral hematite-rich concretions are near Fram Crater, visited by NASA's Opportunity rover in April 2004. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Curiosity rover detects highest levels of methane on Mars," 24 June 2019 Black tourmaline, onyx, hematite and smoky quartz are all renowned among believers for their ability to protect, ground, and cleanse. — Alyssa Nassner, Curbed, "Cleansing 101: Keeping your home’s energy in check," 17 Oct. 2018 The specimen also contained hematite, likely derived from the animal’s blood. — Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, "Protein in Dinosaur Rib Is 195 Million Years Old," 24 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hematite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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