A tumbled stone in a silver square cage pendant with black leather cord. Information: Category: Mineral Chemical Formula: (Fe2O3) Colour: silver grey, black, metallic, red streaking Class: Oxide Group: Hexagonal Formations: plates, micaceous plates, splinters, oolitic, massive, botryoidal, reniform, stalactitic, radiating. Scalenohedral and rhombohedral crystals Lustre: metallic to dull, opaque Cleavage: none Varieties: Rainbow Hematite, Specularite Brief Description: Hematite is an iron oxide mineral which occurs in most metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Hematite often occurs intermixed with Quartz. Crystalline rose forms of Hematite make fine specimens for collections. Hematite included with Mica, known as Specular Hematite, display a wonderful sparkling star effect. Hematite is paramagnetic. Mythology: Legend has it that the places where hematite can be found were the location of ancient battles where much blood was spilled. Drenching the ground and creating hematite. Hematite has been in use for thousands of years and has held a place of importance in many different cultures throughout the ages. In ancient Egypt for example, small crafts and statues were placed in the tombs of important religious figures, which included several pharaohs. Several cultures, in particular the Indians in North America, believed that when it was used in war paint it made the user invincible. Usage: These stones are said to embody both the yin and the yang energies… the male and the female energy, which require being in balance for good health. They are very beneficial to remedy yin imbalances in your system, and they are also helpful to aid you to let go of negativity and feel more at peace. It is an excellent female stone… assisting timid women to have heightened confidence and self-esteem. Hematite in quartz crystalThey are said to be very helpful to aid problems in the blood system, and blood disorders such as anemia, and are known to be helpful to assist you to absorb iron. This crystal is said to aid in the formation of new red blood cells, as it helps the production of blood within the bone marrow. Other health problem that are aided by using Hematite crystals… include their action to strengthen the liver and to support the health of the spleen. They are also helpful to aid you to overcome addictions. Metaphysical Properties: Hematite dissolves negativity in all forms, particularly useful during healing to ground high vibrational states. Hematite returns negatively transmuted to love. Magnetic Hematite balances the meridians and yin yang energies. Hematite assists mental functioning, memory and development. Hematite calms the mind and instils deep inner peace. Hematite boosts confidence and self worth. Healing Properties: Hematite has been used to treat disorders of the blood. Magnetic Hematite is useful in treating spinal alignment problems. Hematite can h