Hematite is an iron oxide mineral. Despite the rust that often appears on it, the stone is highly valued for its unique healing properties. The effect of iron head (the second name for hematite) on the human body is truly unique, but not a single scientist will explain why. Hematite bracelets are widely used in lithotherapy; wearing the product gradually relieves the owner of headaches and high blood pressure, but first things first: what is a hematite bracelet, the properties of the stone and who is it suitable for.
Hematite or bloodstone - what kind of stone is it?
Hematite is a type of iron oxide ore found in nature; the mineral is formed by the combustion of iron in air. The rusty deposits that appear on the already processed stone once again confirm its relationship with the twenty-sixth element of the periodic table.
The stone itself is very heavy and fragile. In Rus', this mineral was called red shine, red iron ore and bloodstone. The first name is outdated, but the names “bloodstone” and “red ironstone” are assigned to two varieties of hematite stone.
Hematite is often called “black diamond”. This name of the mineral best reflects its value in jewelry. In addition to bracelets, the stone is set in earrings, pendants, rings, and necklaces. Such products are in incredible demand among jewelry lovers of any age.
Souvenir items are also made from hematite. World-famous metal roses are created from the thinnest hematite plates. It is impossible to take your eyes off the incredible beauty of the blossoming buds. Collectors who are fond of carved stone products purchase the most beautiful hematite roses for their glyptoteks.
Hematite - history of the stone
This opaque mineral can be black, dark gray, burgundy, and sometimes silvery varieties are found. Thanks to its neutral color and luster, hematite can be used in any decoration.
A description of the history of the stone would take many pages - hematite entered the life of mankind so long ago and widely. Many cave paintings were made using red ironstone.
In ancient Egypt, priests of the goddess Isis wore jewelry made from blood stains on themselves and on statues of the goddess. They were considered protectors from dark entities.
Antiquity (Ancient Rome and Greece) was convinced of the magical power of this stone. Roman legionnaires, setting off on their next campaign, sewed a hematite amulet to their clothes. The most often used image was of a pentata - a good spirit - guardian of the house and the family living in it. The Slavs believed that a piece of bloody stone hung on a cradle protected the child from falls and injuries.
In medieval Europe, black diamond was considered the stone of magicians and sorcerers. In fact, the stone was used to apply magical symbols and amulets.
Subsequently, the enduring curiosity of women made the bloodstone a fashionable piece of jewelry. No wonder: hematite beads resemble black pearls, and well-polished inserts in wedding rings amaze with their mirror shine.
Types of hematite stones
The mysteriously shiny mineral hematite is most often black or dark gray in color. There are also varieties of reddish-burgundy flowers, and minerals with a shiny silver tint.
The most beautiful variety of hematite is a plate-like crystal called “iron rose”. He is also the most expensive. It is from this that the famous metal roses, mentioned earlier, are made. The crystal initially already looks like the petals of living flowers, fragile and thin, like mica, fused at the base.
Another lamellar variety of hematite is specularite. It also consists of thin scaly plates, but tightly fused together.
Completely different from the plate species, bloodstone, or red glass head, is a blood-red mineral with a glassy sheen. A very rare and valuable type of hematite.
Fans of films in the Western genre will be interested to know that frightening drawings on the face and body of the Indians, the indigenous inhabitants of South America, were applied with bloodstone stone ground into dust.
Another type of stone is red iron ore. Unlike bloodstone, it is dark in color with dense hidden red crystals. They can be seen very clearly in the fracture of the stone. Amazingly beautiful mineral!
“Red sour cream” is a type of hematite that is dark metallic in color with a scaly or powdery surface that is greasy to the touch.
Hematite deposits
Many known bloodstone deposits are scattered throughout the planet.
The mineral is mined in countries such as:
- Russia (Kursk magnetic anomaly);
- USA;
- Switzerland;
- Brazil;
- Ukraine (Krivoy Rog);
- Italy.
The forms of this mineral in nature are different.
Switzerland is famous for the extraction of unique “iron rose” hematite; the mineral grows in needle-shaped aggregates. The UK and the Czech Republic will share large units from their mines. Magnificent hematite crystals are found in Brazil, Italy and South Africa.
Interesting fact: those who love Westerns know that the Indians painted pictures on their faces and bodies. Few people know that the paint was made from bloodstone powder.
Hematite - healing properties
The healing properties of hematite stone have been known since ancient times. In general, it has a strengthening effect on all vital human organs. There are no contraindications for wearing jewelry and talismans made from this mineral. Unless hypertensive patients should wear hematite with caution. The stone has a tonic effect on the body and charges with optimism, but at the same time it can increase blood pressure. For hypotensive people, hematite is simply irreplaceable.
Individual intolerance associated with metal allergies may also be a contraindication. An allergy can be caused not even by the stone itself, but by one of the constituent elements of the jewelry alloy in which it is framed.
Hematite has the strongest effect on the human circulatory system. Its ability to stop bleeding is inexplicable to those who are far from believing that stones have the same energy as medicinal plants, only enhanced many times over.
Hematite is capable of:
- clean the blood
- strengthen blood vessels,
- normalize hemoglobin levels in the blood.
The stone will relieve inflammation and promote rapid healing of wounds and cuts.
Hematite is useful for organs responsible for hematopoiesis, immunity, blood supply and blood purification - the liver, kidneys and spleen.
The human nervous system will respond to the effects of hematite with increased resistance to stress and healthy, sound sleep. With a hematite stone chosen as a secret assistant, you can get rid of bad habits very easily and calmly, without disruption.
Thanks to the mineral, pain in the joints disappears completely or becomes barely noticeable.
Research has been conducted on how the mineral affects cancer patients. The fact that it stops the growth of cancerous tumors was known earlier, but whether it is possible to prevent the disease altogether with the help of the mineral, or slow down its development in the early stages, is still in question.
Decoration properties
If we do not take into account the various pendants with their sacred meaning, the hematite bracelet also has some energy.
The stone is believed to represent fortitude, courage, security and courage. Perhaps this is the reason why men prefer it. In addition, the magical properties of the gem include:
- fills the owner with positivity and love of life;
- protects against damage and the evil eye;
- helps to avoid troubles;
- promotes self-confidence and self-confidence;
- develops oratory skills, helps in negotiations;
- helps you make the right decision, relying more on common sense than on emotions.
The medicinal properties of jewelry also include many useful medicinal properties:
- has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system: cleanses the blood, increases hemoglobin levels, normalizes blood pressure, strengthens blood vessels;
- has a positive effect on all internal human organs, especially the liver and kidneys;
- normalizes the functioning of the endocrine system;
- helps eliminate nervous disorders, relieves insomnia, anxiety, blues, and depression.
Overall, a hematite bracelet is a versatile piece of jewelry that is suitable for any occasion. Depending on the model, both women's and men's products are distinguished, and the energy of the stone has a gentle and beneficial effect not only on the health of its owner, but also on some aspects of his life. Therefore, if you decide to purchase this accessory, you should not refuse this pleasure and you should boldly go to the jewelry store for your long-awaited purchase!
Hematite in jewelry
Hematite stone is highly valued in jewelry, although it is not easy to work with. To obtain a polished surface of a high jewelry level, the stone needs careful polishing. The work is complex and painstaking, but the result is amazing. After a long period of polishing, the stone radically changes its color. It shines with a black or dark gray metallic sheen with reflections of red or bluish color.
Rhodium-plated jewelry alloys or titanium and steel alloys are used for the frame. Hematite stone is often set in cupronickel. Of the precious metals, only silver is used for setting minerals. Gold and platinum are used only for individual orders and original design works.
Magical hematite accessories are framed in bronze or copper.
Hematite - physical properties
Iron oxide with the simple formula Fe2O3, iron ore.
- Mineral characteristics:
- The color of the stone is dark steel, from brown-red to black;
- Transparent in thin plates;
- hardness 5-6.5 on the Mohs scale;
- Metallic or matte shine;
- Color varies from cherry red to reddish brown;
- Density 4.9-5.3 g/cm³;
- Pleochroism is weak.
An interesting property of hematite is that with a high concentration of methane in the air, the stone changes its color, becoming red. Methane is a gas that seeps into ore mines and explodes. Miners wore hematite buttons on their work clothes. If the buttons turned red, it was a clear sign that the mine was filled with dangerous gas (natural methane has no odor) and work was stopped.
Combination of hematite with other minerals
The best companions for hematite are heliotrope, agate and emerald - an ideal combination of stones. It is not bad for it to be in proximity to green varieties of sapphires.
A conflict between the mineral and malachite and onyx cannot be ruled out. It is neutral in combination with carnelian.
With whom the mineral can never make friends is beryllium, lapis lazuli and ruby . Diamond, amber, carnelian, aquamarine, pearl, moonstone and heliotrope are also not suitable companions for hematite.
Hematite bracelet - a decoration feature
The most common product made from hematite is a bracelet. It is more than decoration; it is purchased to restore and maintain health. The healing properties of hematite are described above. It has been scientifically proven that through the biological points of the wrist, the magnetic field of the bracelet affects the entire body.
However, a hematite bracelet is worn not only on the hand, but also on the leg, and not always with sore joints.
You should not wear a bracelet with a watch on one hand. A weak magnetic field will affect both mechanical watches and electronic ones. For the same reason, you should not buy bracelet watches inlaid with hematite mineral.
A hematite bracelet consists of small beads assembled on a thread. The thread can be rubber or thread. Often the beads are strung on a thin metal wire.
Deep black or dark gray stones with a faint silver tint look amazing in a bracelet.
The simplicity and conciseness of such a product is always in trend and is not subject to temporary changes in fashion.
The bloodstone bracelet is not so popular, but it can also be found on sale. The magnetic field of the red variety of the mineral is not as strong as that of dark types of hematite.
Hematite bracelets are not for celebration; they are made in a classic style. There are many varieties of bracelets and they differ in the size and shape of the stone, and in the design of the product as a whole.
Bracelets for men and women
It's not just women who wear bracelets. Men's versions of bracelets are more strict. It is devoid of excessive pretentiousness. Such a discreet bracelet will not interfere with a formal suit and will be useful in any situation. On the contrary, metallic shine will only once again emphasize the seriousness of its owner. Such decoration on a man’s hand will not leave women indifferent either.
Women's bracelets are sometimes complemented with other stones or precious metals. But even without them, the bracelet looks incomparable, especially if irregularly shaped crystals are chosen for it. Ball-shaped beads also look good. Considering that a bracelet is purchased not so much for decoration as to support the wearer’s vitality, the emphasis on its decorativeness may be unnecessary.
Bracelets with pendants in the shape of animals and birds add a sacred otherworldliness. A small cross, a clover leaf, an infinity sign on a bracelet will tell everything about its owner, what fills his soul and what unknown mysterious worlds it calls him to.
Many men are also not averse to ordering a bracelet with a pendant. An addition to the bracelet can be a small skull cut out of metal, an anchor, or the same clover leaf. Agree, from such a bracelet on your hand and without words, already on the first date, you can tell a lot about its owner.
Who can wear a hematite bracelet?
There are no contraindications for wearing a hematite bracelet, because, in fact, it is a homeopathic remedy with a very mild but long-lasting effect. You can wear a hematite bracelet all the time - there will be no harm from it. This decoration can be worn on any hand, and, if desired, even on the leg.
True, it is better not to wear a hematite bracelet on the hand where you wear the watch: theoretically, even a weak exposure to a magnetic field can negatively affect the operation of the mechanism. If allergic reactions occur (which is rare), it is better to avoid wearing this jewelry.
Copper bracelet with hematite and pearls (go to the SUNLIGHT catalog)
Ring with hematite decoration feature
Rings made from solid stone also look gorgeous. There is a belief that a hematite ring fulfills any desire of its owner. To do this, it is enough to catch the moonlight with it and say your cherished wish three times.
Hematite is not set in expensive metals: gold and platinum. There is no harmony between metal stone and gold. And not because hematite is too rustic for gold. On the contrary, jewelry made from it looks truly chic, but this chic is somewhat different, without excessive pretentiousness and pomp.
For the same reason, products made from the mineral cannot be found in large jewelry stores. But they are easy to purchase in stores selling jewelry, costume jewelry and in numerous online stores.
The cost of hematite jewelry depends on the type of stone, the complexity of processing and the quality of the product itself. Such products can be very expensive, especially if they are custom made.
Help of a hematite bracelet for weight loss
Whether a hematite bracelet can help restore a slim figure is a controversial issue. Many who once believed the hype and bought a bracelet for this very purpose claim that it was the only thing that helped them lose weight.
It may very well be. Hematite is a bioactive material created by nature itself. The stone affects all processes that occur in the body, and primarily on lymph flow and blood circulation. It also enhances metabolism, reduces the secretion of ghrelin, a hormone that affects hunger, and improves the functioning of the digestive system. And this is the sure way to burning stored fat deposits.
So, albeit indirectly, stylish hematite jewelry helps in the fight for a slender and beautiful body.
Hematite bracelet magical properties
Hematite is associated with the magical land of Shambhala, as they say in Tibet. It is often used for inlaying monasteries to protect them from unworthy people; the mineral is also used to make bracelets of the same name. People who have mastered its power can communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Another advantage of hematite is the endowment of wisdom and insight. This gem is capable of revealing to a person the secrets of the Universe. It is also used by fortune tellers and clairvoyants to make the future brighter, clearer and more certain. Therefore, it is useful to wear hematite jewelry before a clairvoyance session.
The only advice is that for magical purposes, hematite is best framed in silver.
How to distinguish hematite products from fakes
Hematite products are relatively inexpensive. Nevertheless, they are trying to counterfeit this mineral.
There are several ways to determine the natural origin of a stone, but such experiments can only be carried out at home, when money has already been paid for the stone. There is no point in wearing a fake instead of a natural healing stone, no matter how beautiful the product made from it is. Therefore, it is still worth checking its authenticity.
- Fakes made of plastic and glass heat up slowly, unlike natural stone. If there is nothing to compare with, there is no point in conducting a high temperature test.
- A natural bead will leave a red line on the paper.
- Unglazed porcelain or earthenware is even more reliable for testing. To make the line more noticeable, draw a bead on the surface of earthenware or porcelain dishes using force.
- A piece of mineral dropped into water will turn it red.
There are also legalized fakes of hematite on sale. This is hematin imitating it. The alloy of steel with chromium and nickel sulfites cannot be distinguished externally from bloodstone, and their physical characteristics are similar. It’s one thing if you deliberately buy imitation hematite in a store, it’s another if you were tricked into selling it instead of the desired healing stone.
If only a gemologist can distinguish between hematite and hematin, then a ceramic imitation of the mineral can be easily determined by weight even in a store, comparing it with a natural stone. Hematite is a heavy stone, it is heavier not only than ceramics, but in comparison with other minerals.
Hematite bracelet - magical properties
Hematite is very often used in magic. What magicians value the stone for is its ability to protect against visible and invisible enemies. It is believed that damage and the evil eye, reflected in the metallic shine of the stone, will return to the one who sent them.
But it serves not only for magical rituals associated with the fight against the forces of evil. The owner of the stone may be very far from magic and not believe in miracles at all. And, most likely, he will be very surprised why he suddenly began to anticipate certain events and skillfully avoid life’s troubles.
The thing is that this stone enhances the energy field of its owner and the intuitive perception of reality. Extrasensory abilities and prediction of future events may appear contrary to the expectations of the owner of the stone. A talisman with hematite will protect against injury from metal objects and protect against attacks by robbers.
How to clean hematite stone
To preserve its magical properties, the bracelet is cleaned at least once a month. If the goal of the amulet is to protect the owner from the evil eye or damage, it must be cleaned weekly. For purification you need clean spring water and sunlight penetrating into it. Hematite jewelry should be stored separately from other jewelry. This will also preserve his magical powers.
You can check whether hematite is suitable as a talisman or not within a few minutes. It is enough to hold the stone in your hands. A strong positive energy emanates from the stone and can be felt very quickly. If the stone is silent in your hands, it is not your talisman.
Hematite - who suits it according to their zodiac sign
Three elements coexist in hematite stone - earth, water and fire. It is patronized by the militant Mars and the mysterious, enigmatic planet Pluto. It’s clear now why magicians are so interested in this stone.
The stone is too powerful and is not suitable for every zodiac sign. For Gemini, Virgo and Pisces, the energy of the stone can be very depressing and cause excessive nervous tension. The ideal owner for the stone will be Scorpio , and for Scorpio himself there is no better amulet. Hematite is also suitable for strong and energetic Aries .
You can try wearing hematite stone to signs in whose horoscope Pluto and Mars are in a vulnerable position to harmonize the missing qualities of these planets. The owner of the amulet will receive confidence and strength from Mars, and Pluto will help reveal hidden talents and find his place in this world.
This stone is very suitable for women. They will not become fatal seductresses, but they will certainly feel the power of their charms. And if men suddenly start giving their beloved expensive gold jewelry and diamonds, the credit goes to a small hematite ring on her finger or modest earrings with a hematite bead.
