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haematite

/hɪˈmætɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does haematite mean?

noun

A dark brown to black iron ore, often containing 70% iron, and used as a source of iron. A reddish-brown to black mineral, often used in pigments and as a source of iron.

Example

"The geologist studied the haematite deposits in the mine."

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