Main Entry: he·ma·tite

Pronunciation: \ˈhē-mə-ˌtīt\

Function: noun

Date: 1540

: a reddish-brown to black mineral consisting of ferric oxide, constituting an important iron ore, and occurring in crystals or as earthy red ocher

— he·ma·ti·tic \ˌhē-mə-ˈti-tik\ adjective