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19:42 Jun 14, 2006 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Science - Mining & Minerals / Gems | |||||||
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4 +1 | hematite stones |
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4 +1 | hematite |
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hematite stones Explanation: saluditos, P. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 48 minutos (2006-06-14 20:31:21 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Semi Precious Stones » Hematite Stone Hematite Stone Chemical Formula: Fe2O3 Mineral Name: Hematite Color: opaque red or red-brown Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5 Specific Gravity: 5.3 SEND ENQUIRY FOR THIS PRODUCT Hematite is a silvery, shiny opaque stone that almost looks like metal. Hematite is a mineral appearing as metallic gray, red gray, red brown with a metallic luster; it may even look more like a metal than a mineral when encountered in nature. It derives its name from the Greek word haem (blood ) in allusion to its red color. It occurs in soft, fine-grained, earthy form called red ochre used as a pigment in paints and crayons, a purified form, rouge, is used to polish plate glass. Hematite is also be used as a polishing powder and as a paint pigment in addition to its usage in making beautiful jewelry items. Garnet has a positive influence on a bladder and helps to treat hysteria. Being a good healing and grounding stone, it strengthens the body and improves resistance to stresses. It is found in the sedimentary deposits in North America, Brazil, Venezuela, Labrador and Quebec. http://www.semi-precious-stone.com/hematite-stone.html |
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30 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
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