Hematite is an economically important ore of iron oxide. This type is known as kidney ore because of their compact size. and resemblance to a kidney.

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Hematite is an economically important ore of iron oxide. This type is known as kidney ore because of their compact size. and resemblance to a kidney. The name Hematite comes from the Greek meaning blood-red.

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