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Hematite
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Hematite Information

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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 Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Hematite Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Physical healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Hematite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Hematite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Hematite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Hematite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Black, Reddish, gray, Red.
  • Chemical Formula: Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).
  • Powers: Healing.