History
- The Iron Oxide content of Hematite often makes the red rust from which it takes its name very visible. When the Hematite itself is highly polished, it can look like polished Silver. Hematite is always indistinct and is usually blackish grey in colour. Its crystals are transparent, reddish or brown.
- Synonyms, old names, trade names: Krvavec, Spekularit, Železná Roža...
Medicinal * Metaphysical properties
- depression, egoism, haemoglobin, liver, anger, concentration, cramps, blood, logic, calm, brain, negativity, insomnia, eyes, burns, lungs, metabolism, grounding, confidence, anaemia, memory, spontaneity, heart, freshness, thyroid, body, pancreas, stubbornness, balancing, cheerfulness, inflammation, spleen, fever, protection...
- Hematite helps with brain tumours and brain cancer. Some believe it helps to reduce tumour growth and repair itself at the cellular level.
** The healing and metaphysical properties of the stones listed are compiled from several different sources. The information is provided as a service only and not for the treatment of disease. Moirai.si does not guarantee the full validity of the information provided.
Features of the mineral
| Chemical composition | Fe2O3 |
| Colour | black, black-brown, brown-red |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5.5-6.5 |
| Density | 5.26 |
| Refractive index | 2.870-3.220 |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
Origin and sources of the mineral
- Brazil, Slovenia, England, Italy, Morocco, South Africa, Bangladesh, China, New Zealand, Czech Republic, USA...
Care
- Hematite is a fairly soft stone. Avoid using steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Do not use chemicals or cleaning fluids, especially bleach or acids. Hematite can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse the haematite well to remove any residual soapy water. When storing stone jewellery or the stones themselves, it is best to place them in a cloth-covered box or wrap them in a cloth separately from other stones to prevent damage and scratches.
- It is advisable to remove jewellery during major physical activities such as exercise or sports. Avoid spraying perfume and hairspray directly on your jewellery and stones.
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Horoscope
- Aries, Aquarius, Pisces, Capricorn
