Hematite can also be spelled Haematite. It is a common iron oxide compound and is widely found in rocks and soils. Hematite naturally occurs in black-to-steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish-brown, or red colors. Even though hematite has a highly variable appearance, it always produces a reddish streak. It is mined as an important ore mineral of iron. It is electrically conductive. Hematite is usually found near standing water or hot springs. The mineral was seen in abundance in at least two sites on the planet Mars as well. Hematite is not magnetic and should not respond to a common magnet. However, many specimens of hematite contain enough magnetite that they are attracted to a common magnet. It is harder than iron, but very brittle.
Chakra: Root.
Zodiac: Aquarius and Aries
Care: It is a brittle stone and can break easily. You should take care with drops or bumps. If you have a ring that is made of hematite, it can break easily just due to normal everyday wear. Do not expose it to cleaners. Only clean with water. It can scratch easily. It can be cleansed with selenite, moonlight, smoke, sound, and running water.
Hematite has been linked to magic and blood for thousands of years. It was utilized in both the delivery rooms and the battlefields to reduce excessive bleeding. Farmers and magicians used it to protect themselves against curses and spells. It is great for courage and bravery, allowing you to stand up for your rights and views. It provides strength, endurance, and energy. It is a powerful grounding stone. It dissolves negativity and keeps you from absorbing other people's negativity. It is a stabilizer, improves relationships, and stability, and provides protection. It is good at stimulating attention and focus while also improving memory and original thought. It is beneficial to those who are nervous or restless for no apparent cause, aiding with anxieties and fears. It aids in the treatment of overeating, smoking, and other kinds of overindulgence, as well as compulsions and addictions. It apparently also aids in the treatment of blood diseases. Hematite is amazing at blocking EMF radiation. EMF stands for electromagnetic fields. It refers to the radiation given off by electrical and magnetic forces generated by everything from cell phone towers to microwaves to radios to the earth, itself. Hematite was even put in the old tube TVs.
