Hematite Tumblestone Pendants
Grounding, Manifestation, Strength, Metamorphosis, Will
Chakra: Base, Earth Star
Birthstone: Aquarius
Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5
Composition: Iron Oxide
Formula: Fe2O3
Colour: Blackish - Grey Red - Brown
Hematite is a dark grey to black stone with a metallic luster, it has a very high brilliance and can be polished to look silver-like.
The colour of this mineral include brown-reddish, orange making this stone ideal to use as a pigment.
Metaphysical & Healing Properties
Hematite has the ability to make the spiritual physical, it is grounding and aids in manifestation.
It supports the blood, protecting the body’s field from negative energies.It encourages a positive thought of self, aiding in self-trust and forgiveness.
Hematite is a very effective tool used for grounding oneself in the body and the physical world.
It can balance the auric field and aligns all of the Chakras, it pulls energies down through the meridian system to the root chakra.
The stone can help one to feel more confident, it encourages one to break through old habits and ways of thinking enabling one to grow and move forward with new opportunities.
Wearing and meditating with Hematite can assist one in bringing ones dreams into reality and in learning the differences between true visions and fantasies.
The stone has soothing energies which can help one during difficult and stressful times.
Hematite reminds one to take care of their physical and emotional needs, it encourages one to make their own self-care a priority.
The stone is used in treatment of the circulatory system, it is though that it help in absorbing iron into ones body, it is great in supporting the physical body during detoxification.
Harmonizes/Combines with
Herkimer Quartz, Moldavite, Gold Tektite, Azezulite, Phenacite
History
Hematite is a red iron oxide and has similar properties to rust, the name is derived from Greek word “haima” meaning “blood“ because of the minerals blood-red colour when cut or powdered.
Hematite has a long historical use with humans, between 2500 B.C and 500 B.C Hematite was used in carving cylinder seals, these seals were first used in Mesopotamia. Seals also played a very important role as they help to keep record of commercial and legal actions and transactions.
Hematite has also been grounded and used a pigment, the earliest cave paintings created by the prehistoric man were made used crushed Hematite and date to over 167,000 years ago.
Egyptians used it to decorate the tombs of pharaohs and Native Americans used it as war paint.
Disclaimer
Crystal properties are listed for information purposes only and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult a physician for proper medical treatment.