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Hematite is iron oxide and a classic collector mineral, recognized by its steel-gray to iron-black metallic luster, high density, red-brown streak, and varied habits, including tabular crystals, rosettes, botryoidal masses, specular plates, and kidney ore. Fine specimens may show brilliant mirror-like faces, sharp crystal groups, iridescence, or elegant associations with quartz, calcite, dolomite, or goethite. Collectors value hematite for its bold metallic presence, crystal diversity, historic iron-ore significance, strong locality character, and dramatic display quality. Exceptional examples from England, Switzerland, Italy, Morocco, Brazil, Michigan, and the Lake Superior district can range from refined miniatures to commanding cabinet specimens.