Hematite Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Hematite Stone / Crystal
Chemical Formula:	Fe2O3
Chemical Composition:	Iron oxide. May contain slight amounts of titanium
Crystal System:	Hexagonal
Lustre:	Metallic, Sub-Metallic, Dull, Earthy
Transparency:	Opaque
Colour:	Black, gray to silver gray, brown to reddish brown, red
Streak:	Red to reddish brown
Hardness:	5 - 6 on Mohs Scale
Tenacity:	Brittle
Cleavage:	None
Fracture:	Uneven
Density:
Refractive Index:	2.690 to 3.220

Properties of Hematite Stone / Crystal

Hematite is the mineral form of iron oxide. It becomes delineated in the form of rhombohedra structure. It is a mineral whose colour mutates from black to steel or silver- grey, brown to reddish brown or even red. It is obtained from the main ore of iron. Different kinds of hematite exists namely kidney ore, martite, iron rose and specularite. They all have rust red ridge. When we talk about hardness it is analogously harder than iron and much more frail. It is an antiferromagnetic material below 250k and a wobbly ferromagnetic above 250k and below its 948k, above which it is paramagnetic.

Hematite Stone Healing properties

It is perhaps to be the real gemstone. It consorts the inner peace of mind and soul and renders your abrogating energy into an awe-inspiring feeling of love. It will enthusiast with the vibrations of love. You will be playing with bubbles of festivity of love and peace around you which will nourish your senses.

Hematite Special Properties, Uses & Benefits

It is bestowed to curb the blood flow and expunge the poisons from the body. The iron content in the magnetic hematite will antidote blood pressure issues and kidney problems. It is cogent in healing the pain as it maintains allegation of the nerve cells. It proportionate and prompts the root chakra in our body to gain endurance and life full of energy. It also relives you from mental stress. As it has rough polish and red pigments it is used in for manufacturing of steel tools, vehicles, nails, bolts and brigdes.

Hematite Found in Countries / Locations of World

Hematite gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Argentina, Austria, Chile, France, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA