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Hematite
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Astrology

Origin

Southern and central Africa

Color

Black, Reddish, gray, Red

Streak

Black, Brown, Reddish, Red

For which Rashi?

Aries, Aquarius

Planet

Saturn

Element of Planets

-

Energy

-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-

Deities

Mars

Not to wear with

-

Powers

Healing

Birthstone

Planetary

Talisman

-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

-

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Optical Properties

Luster

-

Pleochroism

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

Dispersion

0.05
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

2.690-3.220
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Trigonal

Birefringence

0.280
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

-

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good

Reproductive

-

Digestive

-

Psychology

Grounding

Healing

Physical healing

Qualities Associated

Grounding

Hematite Effects

Hematites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Hematite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Hematite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Hematite Benefits can be reaped, when Hematite stone is worn daily by a Aries and Aquarius individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Saturn's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

Hematite Specifications

Hematite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Hematite, we provide you with a few prominent Hematite facts.

The gem is commonly found in Southern and central Africa.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Hematite. It is mainly composed of Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009). The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Aries and Aquarius.