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Who found hematite?

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It is not known who originally discovered iron pyrite. However, their discovery is what led to the nickname of "Fool's Gold" since it appears similar to gold and in some of the same locations. It has also been found in fossils.

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Hematite was being mined by the Ancient Andean people in South America over 2000 years ago. They mined it in the Peruvian Mountains.

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naomi rowe did

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hic up man in 5006 thank you

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When was hematite found?

Hematite dates back to the early ancient Egyptian times


What form is iron found?

it is found in iron ore eg hematite


Is hematite found in North Carolina?

Yes it is found in North Carolina in many places.


Is hematite used to make gold?

No. hematite is just rust or Fe2O3 a.k.a Iron(III)oxide. Gold is simply an element and can be found in rivers


Is hematite found in Michigan?

Yes it is and in other places around the world.


Is a iron man made?

no, it is naturally found in hematite ore under the earths surface


Can solid be hematite or brick?

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Name of US states and 4 major countries where hematite could be found?

The four major countries that hematite can be found are Italy, Brazil, England and Australia. In the United States, Michigan and Minnesota are the two major states that hematite is located. Other states include New York, Wyoming, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Jersey and Missouri.


Is Hematite a mineral?

Yes, hematite is a mineral.


What is the metal in hematite?

Hematite is an ore of iron.


What is Rainbow Hematite?

Hematite intermixed with Goethite is also known as Rainbow Hematite and is wonderfully iridescent.


Where is hematite found in the world?

Hematite is a form of iron. It is found in Canada, Australia, Mexico North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Greenland, the Pacific Ocean, Naha and Japan. hematite has also been found on mars. Hematite is found in all types of rocks, including the rhodochrosites.it is also found where there used to be water and volcanoes and hot springs. It is iron oxide, and is used as pigment in paints and is used also as something for polishing There are several types of Hematite found it is found in only one type rock and a smooth stone. In its powder form, it is blood red and it get is name it is a Greek word meaning "blood like".