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True Hematite, a black silvery stone, is quite heavy. It is also found naturally in brown-red and red, all with a metallic luster. 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. When found with Red Jasper, the stone is called “Mugglestone” and has the properties of both Hematite and Jasper.
As mentioned above, mineral and crystal healers associate Hematite with blood and use it in their rituals for treating blood-related illnesses such as hemophilia, anemia, heart, kidney and liver diseases, cardio-vascular weakness, menstrual cramps, and nose bleeds. They also recommend it for use in treating the stress of jet lag, birth and surgery, tumors, insomnia, leg cramps, nervous disorders and fevers. Hematite was also a Native American remedy for dental problems, pimples, canker sores and alcohol abuse.
Crystal healers credit Hematite with the ability to bring about a calm mental state, improve memory, mental focus and concentration, bolster self-confidence, and increase the effectiveness of logical processes of the brain. Considered by followers of the New Age to be an excellent stone for treating mental stress, Hematite has a reputation for helping people bring order to mentally chaotic situations by drawing tension out of the body, neutralizing negativity and releasing anger. They also recognize its power for increasing mental function and believe it can improve memory, mathematical processes, logic, creativity and mental dexterity. Finally, it is an excellent aid in meditation, recognized by healers for calming the mental state, tuning the consciousness and increasing the pathways that lead to inner knowledge.
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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.

Nearly ALL commercially available "hematite" beads are a simulated material virtually identical to real hematite. The simulated material is much easier to produce in detailed shapes, and looks and feels like the real material. "Hematine" and "Hemalike" are names you may see used for this product.
If you look closely at the hole in a molded bead of simulated hematite you will often see a smoothly curved hole rather than the slightly chipped and sharply defined edge of a true drill hole. The holes are usually molded into the simulated product.

Both genuine and simulated Hematite are Iron Oxide. True hematite leaves a red streak when scratched across a piece of unglazed porcelain. The simulated products usually leave a gray streak. Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones says "Despite its modest value, it has been imitated by a ferromagnetic, sintered product, moulded to look like engraved stones."

The bottom line: Even though a few vendors still say their hematite style beads are a natural material, we believe most mass produced hematite beads are the simulated product. The simulated material and the genuine are so similar in look and feel that vendors may not question their suppliers and may inadvertently mislead the customer.