Hematite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Hematite: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Hematite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Hematite5.5–6.5Metallic to splendentBright red to dark redTrigonal

Common questions

How hard is Hematite on the Mohs scale?
5.5–6.5.
What luster does Hematite have?
Metallic to splendent.
What colour is the streak of Hematite?
Bright red to dark red.
What crystal system does Hematite have?
Trigonal.

Sources

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