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Hematite Group

Formula:
M
 
2
O
 
3


A group of simple, rhombohedral oxides, where M = Al, Fe, V, Cr, Ti.

Classification of Hematite Group

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Chemical Properties of Hematite Group

Formula:
M
 
2
O
 
3

Relationship of Hematite Group to other Species

Minerals in Group:
Corundum:
Al
 
2
O
 
3
Eskolaite:
Cr
 
2
O
 
3
Hematite:
Fe
 
2
O
 
3
Karelianite:
V
 
2
O
 
3
Tistarite:
Ti
 
2
O
 
3

Other Names for Hematite Group

Synonyms:
Corundum Group
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Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Hematite Group

Reference List:Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 519.

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