Term Name: maghemite
Synonyms: gamma-Fe2O3
Definition: An iron oxide mineral with formula Fe2O3 formed by weathering of spinels containing iron(II) such as magnetite or titanomagnetite, or through dehydration and transformation of some iron oxyhydroxide minerals. A brown or yellow pigment found in various sediments and soils.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:139548]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: ferric oxide iron oxide mineral
has subtype: maghemite nanoparticle