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HAEMATITE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hematite
1, record 1, English, hematite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- Hm 2, record 1, English, Hm
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- haematite 3, record 1, English, haematite
correct
- Hm 2, record 1, English, Hm
correct
- Hm 2, record 1, English, Hm
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A iron oxide used both as a gemstone and in powdered form as a polishing abrasive (jeweller’s rouge). 4, record 1, English, - hematite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hematite occurs in splendent, metallic-looking, steel-gray or iron-black rhombohedral crystals, in reniform masses or fibrous aggregates, or in deep-red or red-brown earthy forms; it has a distinctive cherry-red to reddish-brown streak ... Hematite is the principal ore of iron. 2, record 1, English, - hematite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Because of its mamillary contours it is also known as kidney stone. ... Trigonal. ... Opaque, reddish-black. Occurrence: Elba, England. 4, record 1, English, - hematite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Fe2O3 5, record 1, English, - hematite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hématite
1, record 1, French, h%C3%A9matite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oxyde ferrique naturel [...] 2, record 1, French, - h%C3%A9matite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hématite. [...] Cet important minerai de fer est très répandu à la surface de la terre. L'ocre rouge est la variété terreuse, l'oligiste, ou fer spéculaire, est la variété cristallisée [...] 3, record 1, French, - h%C3%A9matite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Fe2O3 4, record 1, French, - h%C3%A9matite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Minas de hierro y de manganeso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hematita
1, record 1, Spanish, hematita
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: Fe2O3 2, record 1, Spanish, - hematita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-05-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- red hematite
1, record 2, English, red%20hematite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- red haematite 2, record 2, English, red%20haematite
correct
- red iron ore 3, record 2, English, red%20iron%20ore
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Red hematite commonly forms in the soil as the result of the weathering of other iron-bearing minerals, and is responsible for the red coloration of many sedimentary rocks. 4, record 2, English, - red%20hematite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hématite rouge
1, record 2, French, h%C3%A9matite%20rouge
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Minas de hierro y de manganeso
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hematites roja
1, record 2, Spanish, hematites%20roja
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Óxido de hierro (FE2O3), con impurezas. Mineral brillante, de color negro a rojo. Dureza cerca de 6. No combustible excepto como polvo. Es el mineral de hierro más importante. 2, record 2, Spanish, - hematites%20roja
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hematine
1, record 3, English, hematine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metallic composition made to imitate haematite-mostly used for classical-type intaglios. The material is attracted by a magnet, whereas haematite is not. 1, record 3, English, - hematine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hématine
1, record 3, French, h%C3%A9matine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imitation d'hématite. Composition d'acier inoxydable contenant du chrome et du nickel. Ce métal est magnétique, l'hématite ne l'est pas (...) 1, record 3, French, - h%C3%A9matine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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