Hiya!
Are you feeling a bit “ungrounded” during the coronavirus pandemic? You may want to consider carrying hematite in your pocket, wearing it around your neck or on your finger!
Hematite gemstones have powerful grounding capabilities. Hematite aids in clearing and activating the root chakra, which is our energy center that anchors us to the earth providing balance and stability within our lives.
Hematite assists mental functioning. It aids concentration and memory. It can help to boost self-confidence and self-worth instilling a deep inner peace. Hematite’s greatest use is the said ability to dissolve all forms of negativity. Hematite rings have been known to burst when filled with negativity. If this should happen to you, don’t be alarmed, but do get a new hematite!
Hematite was once mined at thousands of locations throughout the world. Today most ore from hematite is now produced in China, Australia, Brazil, India, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa and the United States. Hematite is one of the most abundant minerals on the earth’s surface. It is an iron oxide that is dense and hard, it is the most important ore of iron because of its high iron content and its abundance.
It naturally occurs as black or silver gray, brown to reddish brown or red.
The name “hematite” is derived from the Greek word “haimatos” which means “blood red”. One identifying characteristic among hematite, no matter its color is that it will produce a rusty red line. Sure enough! I tested it. As you can see it did indeed make a rusty red line.
Turgite is a mixture of hematite and goethite, also known as rainbow hematite.
Specular hematite is a mixture of hematite and mica.
Primitive peoples discovered that hematite could be cursed and mixed with a liquid to be used as paint, and in cosmetics. Today, hematite continues to be one of the most important mineral pigments.
In the jewelry industry it is used to make a polishing compound know as red rouge used to polish brass and other soft metals. Hematite is used to produce cabochons and beads used for making jewelry.
Tumbled hematite stones are used as healing stones.
Stay “Zen” during these troubled times with gems of hematite!
Until next time, stay home, stay safe, stay well.
ENJOY!!
cheryl