Hematite is the mineral form of iron oxide, colored black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish brown, or red. The name hematite is derived from the Greek word for blood "aima" because hematite can be red, as in rouge, a powdered form of hematite. The color of hematite lends it well in use as a pigment. The English name of the stone is derived from Middle French: Hématite Pierre, which was imported from Latin: Lapis Hæmatites, which originated from Ancient Greek: αἱματίτης λίθος (haimatitēs lithos, “blood-red stone”).
|
|
Hematite's popularity in jewelry was at its highest in Europe during the Victorian era, and has since seen a strong resurgence in North America, especially in the western United States.
It's believed that the gemstones vibrations affect your aura,
helping your body to achieve not only balance and awareness but also improve
your emotional, spiritual and physical levels. The hematite is a very good stone for people with problems like blood disease, burns and other cuts and different kinds of headaches. It is a stone that will ground you and help your self-acceptance.
The amethyst is recomended for the following Zodiac signs: Aries, Scorpio and Capricorn. |
|
|
Gemstone 