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Haematite gives a streak that is

  • A.white, like calcite's
  • B.red-brown, whatever the specimen's apparent colour
  • C.black, matching its apparent metallic grey colour
  • D.yellow-brown, like limonite's

Answer: B

Correct answer: red-brown, whatever the specimen's apparent colour

Haematite occurs as a bright red earthy mass and as a grey metallic crystal, and the two look nothing alike; both give the same red-brown streak. This is why streak is more reliable than colour: it is the colour of the powdered mineral, free of the effects of crystal size, surface films and impurities.

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