Hematite Massage Wand - 60mm

Hematite is an important ore of iron. Its blood red color (when it is in powdered form) lends itself well to use as a pigment. Crystals of Hematite are rare and are sought after by collectors.

Item Size: 60mm x 14mm (~2 3/8" x 1/2")


GENERAL INFORMATION

Mineral Class: Oxides

Mineral Species: Simple Oxides

Mineral Group: Corundum-Hematite group

Chemical Formula: Fe₂O₃ - Iron Oxide

Composition:
69.94% - Iron Fe
30.06% - Oxygen O

Environment: Magmatic, hydrothermal, metamorphic and sedimentary

IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) Prehistoric

Locality: Matto Grosso, Brazil/Mesabi iron ore range, Minnesota

Name Origin: From the Greek haimatites meaning ‘bloodlike,’ in allusion to the vivid red color of Hematite in powder form.

Hematite Sources: Germany, Sweden, Italy, Russia, Brazil, Minnesota, England


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Cleavage: None

Color: Steel or silver gray to black

Crystal System: Trigonal – Hexagonal Scalenohedral

Density: 5.3

Diaphaniety: Subtranslucent – Opaque

Fracture: Conchoidal – Fractures developed in brittle materials characterized by smoothly curving surfaces (e.g. quartz)

Habit: Blocky – Crystal shape tends to be equant (e.g. feldspars).

Habit: Earthy – Dull, clay-like texture with no visible crystalline affinities (e.g. howlite).

Habit: Tabular – Form dimensions are thin in one direction.

Hardness: 6.5 –Pyrite

Luminescence: None

Luster: Metallic

Magnetism: Magnetic after heating

Specific Gravity: 5.3

Streak: Reddish brown


METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Affirmation: Through my body, I ground the energies of the Light realms in this world.

Chakras: Earth, base, past life

Number: 9

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius, Aries

Planet: Saturn

Element: Earth

Beneficial for: Timid women; self-esteem; willpower; triple heater meridian; study of mathematics and technical subjects; legal situations; compulsions; addictions; overeating; smoking; overindulgence; stress; hysteria; inflammation; courage; hemorrhage; menstrual flooding; drawing heat from the body; formation of red blood cells; regulating blood; iron absorption; circulatory problems; Reynaud's disease; anemia; kidneys; regenerating tissue; leg cramps; nervous disorders; insomnia; spinal alignment; fractures; recovery; blood ailments; blood production within bone marrow; liver strengthener; detoxification

Hematite is the most effective grounding stone. It counters spaciness and confusion, helping one to see practical concerns and move forward with useful action. It pulls stray energies down through the meridian system to the base chakra, balancing the entire auric field and aligning the chakras. Its energy demands that one be grounded and connected to the Soul of the Earth. Perhaps the primary goal of human evolution is not the travels to higher realms or experiences of expanded awareness, but bringing those etheric energies into manifestation on the physical plane. This is, however, one of the most common problems for spiritually oriented people. Hematite is excellent in bringing the highest frequency into the range of physicality, so we can manifest our highest purpose through our physical existence.

It is a stone of integration, bringing all experience into a cohesive whole. It encompasses both male and female polarities, creating a balanced energy that contains the opposites within the whole. This is a powerful model for humanity at this time – how can we move away from polarization and into unity? This vision of a unified whole helps one to see the silver lining in every dark cloud and assists in coming to terms with all situations as learning experiences. Said to protect a soldier going into battle, it can heal anger and hurt felt by those who were warriors in previous lives, and lend strength, courage and fortitude for those who face a karmic battle in the present.

Hematite should not be used where inflammation is present, or for long periods of time. Many find that Hematite will “let them know” when it is done working, whether by falling out of one’s pocket or just mysteriously disappearing for a time. Also of note is the possibility that these stones will be of more benefit on one side of the body than the other.