hematite
/ˈhiːmətaɪt/
noun
- A dark, reddish-black mineral that is the main source of iron.
- Ancient people used hematite as a pigment for cave paintings.
- The rock collector added a shiny piece of hematite to her display.
- Hematite is often mined for its iron content.
- A type of jewelry or ornament made from the hematite mineral, often polished to a metallic luster.
- She wore a bracelet made of small hematite beads.
- Hematite rings are popular for their dark, reflective surface.
- The necklace featured a large hematite pendant.