Hematolite
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What is Hematolite?
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Hematolite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Brown-red, blood-red, nearly black; reddish orange to yellowish brown in transmitted light.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5
- Density
- 3.48 g/cm³
- Streak
- Light chocolate-brown to reddish brown
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- (Mn,Mg,Al,Fe3+)15(As5+O4)2(As3+O3)(OH)23 Cation requirements for charge balance suggest that there about two 3+ cations per formula unit. The original 3+ cations determined by Moore and Araki (1978) were Al-dominant. Polytypic stacking may be present resulting in formula variations.
- Elements
- Al, As, Fe, H, Mg, Mn, O
Also Known As
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Hematolite FAQs
How do I identify Hematolite?
Hematolite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, Brown-red color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Hematolite?
Hematolite typically appears in Brown-red, blood-red, nearly black; reddish orange to yellowish brown in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Hematolite?
Hematolite has a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
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