Hematite
Hematite
Hematite is a shiny, metallic gray colored opaque stone widely used in jewelry. It is very attractive with either silver or gold, and is commonly cut into beads and cabochons. Hematite is a form of iron ore. It fractures easily, although it is pretty durable once cut and set into jewelry. Most of the hematite available today is man made. It is virtually impossible to tell natural hematite from the synthetic, so it's pretty safe to assume that if you have bought hematite jewelry in recent years, it is probably the synthetic variety.
Folklore, Legend, Healing Properties:
People have traditionally believed that hematite has power over many traits and personal characteristics such as trust, confidence in self as well as others, reliability, mental focus, and stability. Hematite is used to improve relationships. It is also good for increasing intuition. Its energies are love, protection, and healing.
Jewelry containing hematite is easily maintained with a commercially available rouge jewelry polishing cloth.
** Hematite is an iron-rich (70% iron) stone that is a major ore mineral of iron. Its metallic sheen hides its secret "true" color, which is blood red! When Hematite is sliced very thin, the slices are red and transparent. In powdered form, it is blood red and is used for pigments (and is the ingredient of the Red Ochre that some Native American tribes use for face paint).** Hematite is usually found in globular (round, bumpy) form; actual crystals are very rare and sought after by collectors.** Crystal healers use Hematite for any disorder of the blood, as well as for leg cramps and insomnia. It is thought of as the "Stone of the Mind," bringing clarity of thought to the wearer, helping to focus the mind, enhancing metal capabilities, enhancing memory, and promoting original thinking. It is said to be a calming stone, and helps to allow the wearer to "Reach for the Stars" and understand that personal limitations exist only in the mind.** The word "Hematite" comes from the Greek haima, meaning "blood." ** Hematite is thought to protect against unionized radiation, and is therefore a good stone to wear when working around computers.** Long ago, polished Hematite was used as mirrors.** Legend has it that Hematite formed in the earth during battles, when the blood shed during fighting fell to the earth.
Hematite is a shiny, metallic gray colored opaque stone widely used in jewelry. It is very attractive with either silver or gold, and is commonly cut into beads and cabochons. Hematite is a form of iron ore. It fractures easily, although it is pretty durable once cut and set into jewelry. Most of the hematite available today is man made. It is virtually impossible to tell natural hematite from the synthetic, so it's pretty safe to assume that if you have bought hematite jewelry in recent years, it is probably the synthetic variety.
Folklore, Legend, Healing Properties:
People have traditionally believed that hematite has power over many traits and personal characteristics such as trust, confidence in self as well as others, reliability, mental focus, and stability. Hematite is used to improve relationships. It is also good for increasing intuition. Its energies are love, protection, and healing.
Jewelry containing hematite is easily maintained with a commercially available rouge jewelry polishing cloth.
** Hematite is an iron-rich (70% iron) stone that is a major ore mineral of iron. Its metallic sheen hides its secret "true" color, which is blood red! When Hematite is sliced very thin, the slices are red and transparent. In powdered form, it is blood red and is used for pigments (and is the ingredient of the Red Ochre that some Native American tribes use for face paint).** Hematite is usually found in globular (round, bumpy) form; actual crystals are very rare and sought after by collectors.** Crystal healers use Hematite for any disorder of the blood, as well as for leg cramps and insomnia. It is thought of as the "Stone of the Mind," bringing clarity of thought to the wearer, helping to focus the mind, enhancing metal capabilities, enhancing memory, and promoting original thinking. It is said to be a calming stone, and helps to allow the wearer to "Reach for the Stars" and understand that personal limitations exist only in the mind.** The word "Hematite" comes from the Greek haima, meaning "blood." ** Hematite is thought to protect against unionized radiation, and is therefore a good stone to wear when working around computers.** Long ago, polished Hematite was used as mirrors.** Legend has it that Hematite formed in the earth during battles, when the blood shed during fighting fell to the earth.
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