= Hematite =

Hematite is a common iron ore, with chemical forumla Fe,,2,,O,,3,,. Hematite is
electrically conductive and is harder than pure iron.

== Identification ==

* Gray, black, steel, silver-gray, brown, reddish brown
* Metalic luster (in darker color varieties)

== Location ==

* Gray is found near
  * standing water
  * mineral hot springs
* Found in some soil