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specular iron
Variety of hematite, Fe2O3, black, lustrous, metallic gleam. Mohs hardness, 5.5 to 6.5. May be micaceous in form. Contains 70% iron; sp gr, 4.9 to 5.3.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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