Presentation :

Names) : 

• Hematite.

Etymology: 

• From the Greek haima=blood (Pliny) probably due to the red line color and/or the red color when observed in transmission.

Group, Family: 

• Hematite Group.

Color : 

• Black, Gray-black, Red-brown, Metallic sheen when viewed in reflection | Red when viewed in transmission.

Chandelier: 

• Metallic, Submetallic, Matte.

Origin : 

• Switzerland, Germany, Australia, Italy, Sweden, Africa, etc.

Crystal system: 

• Trigonal: Dimorphic with Maghemite.

Chemical composition: 

• α-Fe2O3 | Coloration: red or metallic luster: Iron in the Fe3+ form.

Transparency: 

• Opaque.

Density : 

• 4.95 to 5.26.

Hardness: 

• 6 to 7.

Cleavage: 

• Null.

Break: 

• Null to Conchoidal, Irregular, Fibrous.

Line color: 

• Blood red.

Impact resistance: 

• Average.

Heat resistance: 

• Average.

Properties, benefits and virtues:

Virtues on the Physical level:

• Fight against bulimia, smoking and all forms of excess. 
• Helps the kidneys purify the blood, and regenerates tissues.
• Helps iron absorption and red blood cell formation.
• Treats leg cramps, anxiety and insomnia.
• Restores, strengthens and regulates blood flow and draws heat from the body.
• Brings vitality and dynamism into Life.
• Combats circulatory disorders: varicose veins, hemorrhoids, Reynaud's disease
• Relieves migraines and other headaches
• Regulates blood pressure
• Stimulates iron absorption (anemia)
• Detoxifies the liver
• Activates kidney functions
• Hemostatic action (heavy periods, hemorrhages)
• Promotes healing and cell regeneration
• Absorbs hematomas
• Soothes symptoms of spasmophilia (cramps, anxiety)
• Soothes eye problems (irritation, conjunctivitis)

Virtues on the psychological, emotional and mental level:

• Supports shy women and boosts self-respect.
• Strengthens willpower and reliability and communicates confidence.
• Stimulates concentration, consolidates thinking and memory.
• Develops the ability to listen to oneself and others.
• Soothes, relaxes, purifies.
• Transmits courage and energy in difficult times.
• Allows you to get out of certain situations with determination and wisdom.
• De-stresses, brings calm.
• Helps to regain a taste for life, keeps bad thoughts away.
• Strengthens conviction.
• Reduces authoritarian and angry behavior.
• Soothes fears and promotes restful sleep.
• Stimulates concentration, consolidates memory.
• Directs mental attention to the essential needs of survival. 
• Dispels negativity by preventing negative energies from entering the aura restoring peace and harmony to the body.
• Facilitates the study of technical subjects and mathematics.
• Harmonizes mind, body and spirit.
• Very yang, it balances the meridians and rebalances the yin.

Chakra:

• Hematite is placed on the basic chakras: Root chakra Otherwise, place as needed.
• Hematite harmonizes all the chakras, it is more particularly associated with the following chakras: 1st root chakra (Muladhara chakra), 2nd sacral chakra (Swadishthana chakra) and 4th heart chakra (Anâhata chakra).

For magnetic Hematites:

Virtues on the physical level:

• Healing in areas where a muscle has been sprained, torn or strained.
• Excellent for helping to heal sports injuries, as it increases blood flow when the stone is applied to the injured area.
• Excellent for energetic support during convalescence after any blood disease.
• Excellent for blood production in the bone marrow.
• Liver fortifier.
• Contributes to the detoxification process.
• Problems with blood circulation, varicose veins and hematomas.

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