Hematite is a very protective stone that helps you to stay grounded in any situation. It absorbs negative energy and calms you in times of stress or worry. When you wear Hematite, it helps you feel balanced, calm and centered. This stone helps you to find your own, unique talents, releasing self-imposed limitations.

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IGS (International Gem Society) Hematite was used by the American Indians and others as a face paint (so-called red ochre). The polishing compound known as rouge, used widely on silver and gold, is powdered hematite. The streak is characteristic and diagnostic. Hematite is a weak electrical conductor, as opposed to psilomelane, a similar appearing manganese oxide. Much hematite is cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, but the material comes from England. Hematite is simulated by a variety of materials. One of these, known as hematine, is a mixture of stainless steel with sulfides of Cr and Ni. It has a red streak but is quite magnetic, whereas hematite is not. Hematine is made into intaglios and cameos. Etymology: From the Greek hema (blood), due to the red streak (powder) and appearance of some specimens.