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Sec. IV, Ch. 15: Semi-Precious Stones, Hematite

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CHAPTER XV.
ΗΕΜΑΤΙΤΕ.
HERE are certain ores of iron which are used to a limited extent in jewellery and in the Fine Arts—notably Hœmatite, a mineral which has been used from time immemorial for in­taglios, and occasionally for the imitation of black 'Pearls. Although of steel-grey colour when polished,,the streak of the mineral, when scratched, is of a reddish-brown or cherry-red colour, whence the word Hœmatite, meaning " blood-stone," is derived.
The occurrence of Haematite is wide-spread, but the hard variety which is polished as an ornamental stone, is found chiefly in the Carboniferous Limestone of Cumber­land, especially near Whitehaven. Crystals, when found have often a highly splendent lustre, and are hence known as " Specular Iron-ore." Usually, however, the Haematite occurs in reniform or kidney-shaped masses, whence it is often called "kidney-ore."
HEMATITE.
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