Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c47.77
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c47.77
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*Hematite* : Iron sesqui-oxide. Fe₂O₃. Greek *haimatitis* (= blood red). Colour steel grey to reddish brown. It may be specular with metallic luster, compact columnar or red ocherous. The most important iron ore.