How do I identify Hematolite?

Hematolite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, Brown-red color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Hematolite?

Hematolite typically appears in Brown-red, blood-red, nearly black; reddish orange to yellowish brown in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Hematolite?

Hematolite has a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Brown-red, blood-red, nearly black; reddish orange to yellowish brown in transmitted light.
Hardness (Mohs): 3.5
Density: 3.48 g/cm³
Streak: Light chocolate-brown to reddish brown

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: (Mn,Mg,Al,Fe3+)15(As5+O4)2(As3+O3)(OH)23 Cation requirements for charge balance suggest that there about two 3+ cations per formula unit. The original 3+ cations determined by Moore and Araki (1978) were Al-dominant. Polytypic stacking may be present resulting in formula variations.
Elements: Al, As, Fe, H, Mg, Mn, O