Hematite Stone

Hematite Stone

Hematite is one of stone created from oxidized iron. Hematite is a mineral, colored black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish brown, or red. It is mined as the main ore of iron. Hematite is an opaque crystal, relatively dense and heavy because of its mineral make-up.

Hematite derives its name from the Greek word aima (blood ) because it can be red. It has some types of stone; Hematite Rose, Tiger Iron, Kidney Ore, Oolitic Hematite and Specularite. Ancient Egyptians used hematites as ornamental objects placed inside their tombs. Red ochre was used by prehistoric artists in their cave paintings. Nowadays hematite may also be used as a polishing powder and as a paint pigment.

Hematite crystals can be used to ground higher energies, this stone is a powerful bridge between the spiritual and physical planes. It can balance the subtle bodies, imparting soothing, calming feelings. Moreover, it is also very protective, reflecting and guarding from external negative energies. Polished hematite, which was used for mirrors in ancient times, has the power to turn back and dissolve harmful intentions, protecting the aura and subtle bodies in astral projection, this is also protecting the mind from negative influences.

This is a calming stone, but also offers support for your hopes, dreams, wishes and desires, by encouraging you to “reach for the sun”. Hematite reminds you that the only limitations that exist are those that you place upon yourself.

For jewelries, this stone are formerly popular in Europe during Victorian era, and become more popular in North America since that time, especially in western United State.

Hematite, it’s calm, it’s confident, it’s you…

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