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TYPE: LOOSE GEMSTONES
STONE: HEMATITE
QUANTITY: 39 PIECES
SHAPE: SQUARES
SIZE: 8 MM
The very fact that hematite stones are magnetic amongst the huge variety of metaphysical crystals that are non-magnetic, indicates that we have here a mineral with some pretty amazing properties. Another important feature of hematite that cannot be neglected is the fact that it is an iron based stone. Surely, a huge number of crystals and semi precious stones have iron atoms within their structure, but in hematite stones iron is the dominant constituent. In general, we can say that hematite is a stone of healing, grounding, fortune telling, meditation, stabilization and protection. Hematite is a great stone to have, either as loose stone (see the photo below) or as a gem in some form of jewellery.
Colour and notable occurrences of hematite
If you have ever seen hematite you already know how unforgettable it is. Its colour - metallic when polished, and with its somewhat similar appearance as steel - this is quite unique stone. It can be found in Brazil, USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.
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History and metaphysical meaning of hematite
We can say that hematite is a rather strange stone, heavy, compact, quite unlike the other metaphysical crystals. Its very name is a mystery. In ancient times it has been called blood stone, which at first sight, after looking at a piece of tumbled hematite, is quite mysterious. However, when this stone is deliberately scratched, scraped or polished it sort of bleeds and forms stains that appear like blood.
What are the metaphysical properties of hematite? Hematite stones are known to create a protective environment, a sort of reflective shield around the person who wears them. This makes these stones convenient for meditation. The created shield enables reflecting negative energies, thoughts and feelings back to their source. This feature calls for caution, since likewise your negative thoughts can be reflected back to you. In meditation hematite nicely combines with rock crystals as well as with Herkimer diamonds. It is only necessary to put hematite on one side and rock crystals on the other side of the body. In this sense, hematite is used to ground down the energies and information, that come from the seventh crown chakra, that is, from the higher spiritual and Divine spheres into the physical world.
Hematite can also be used for divination purposes. People say that one of the possible methods of foretelling is to put a hematite stone is such position as to reflect the flame of a nearby lit candle. One should relentlessly stare at the reflection of the flame and think about the question one would like to get answered.
Hematite is a male stone. This is obvious from the excess of iron in its structure, as iron is a typical male element. It is a stone of male love which promotes creating a relationship of love, balance and peace. Some say this stone brings mental clarity, better focus and concentration, clear thoughts and develops photographic memory.
