| Property | Specification |
| Chemical Formula | Fe₂O₃ (Hematite), Fe₃O₄ (Magnetite) |
| Iron Content | 50% - 70% (depending on type) |
| Color | Dark gray, black, reddish-brown, or yellow-brown |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 4 - 6 |
| Density | 2.5 - 7.0 g/cm³ (varies with type) |
| Crystal System | Trigonal (Hematite), Cubic (Magnetite) |
| Luster | Metallic to sub-metallic |
| Cleavage | Hematite: imperfect; Magnetite: none |
| Fracture | Uneven to conchoidal |
| Streak | Red to brown (Hematite), Black (Magnetite) |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Refractive Index | N/A |
| Specific Gravity | 5.0 - 7.5 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Magnetic Properties | Magnetite is strongly magnetic; Hematite is non-magnetic |
