Hematite Healing Properties
True Hematite, a black silvery stone, is quite heavy. It has known favor amongst royalty since Egyptian and Greek days. Named after the Greek haima for blood, it will streak red when rubbed against a harder substance. When faceted, known as a black diamond. Unlike Lodestone, Hematite is not magnetic.
Mystical Properties: Said to bring favorable outcomes of petitions and lawsuits, this gemstone should be considered by all attorneys.
The blood red streak associates it with Mars, and warriors rubbed their bodies with the stone before battle, believing it protected him and made him invincible.
The Egyptian Book of the Dead recommends Hematite for the head rest amulet. It was also found in sacred inlays made by Pueblo Indians.
Hematite is an important gemstone for subduing an over-active 1st Chakra (Root Chakra). Natural Healers use Hematite to improve memory, focus the intellect, dissolve negativity, for blood disorders and to balance yin/yang.
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Healing Properties: Said to check hemorrhages, relieve high blood pressure, depression, as well as ease pain. Some claim it draws out inflammation and is especially good for rubbing on sore muscles.
Scientific Properties:Composed of Iron Oxide, this is an important ore of iron. Found throughout the world.
Hardness: 4.9 - 5.3 on the Moh's Hardness Scale