hematite

/ˈhiːmətaɪt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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