A rare iron oxide mineral; also, a reddish iron-bearing mineral used in pigmentation and as an ornamental stone.
From Greek haima 'blood' combined with the mineral suffix -cite or -ite, referring to its blood-red color. The naming follows the tradition of describing minerals by their appearance.
Hemacite and hematite were often confused in ancient times, but hemacite is actually much rarer—collectors prize specimens because they're so hard to find in substantial quantities!
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