Hematite Stone Beads
There is a convention regarding these hematite beads. According to
this convention, it is believed that these beads are anti-depression
and assist one whose life is not balanced and grounded. It helps in
removing the mental stress of a human being and also in building a
balance between his/her body and mind. In the western countries,
hematite beads are closely associated with healing wounds. These beads are heavier than other beads. These beads present a wonderful smooth feeling. These beads are largely used in decorating the gift items. These gift items are cherished by everyone. There is another type of hematite beads, which are called as magnetic hematite beads. These beads are used in pain-therapy, specially for the joint pain and headache. These hematite beads have either black, gray or color of polish coal.
Hematite Stone
Chemical Formula: Fe2O3
Mineral Name: Hematite
Color: opaque red or red-brown
Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5
Specific Gravity: 5.3
Hematite is a silvery, shiny opaque stone that almost looks like metal. Hematite is a mineral appearing as metallic gray, red gray, red brown with a metallic luster; it may even look more like a metal than a mineral when encountered in nature. It derives its name from the Greek word haem (blood ) in allusion to its red color.
It occurs in soft, fine-grained, earthy form called red ochre used as a pigment in paints and crayons, a purified form, rouge, is used to polish plate glass. Hematite is also be used as a polishing powder and as a paint pigment in addition to its usage in making beautiful jewelry items. Garnet has a positive influence on a bladder and helps to treat hysteria. Being a good healing and grounding stone, it strengthens the body and improves resistance to stresses. It is found in the sedimentary deposits in North America, Brazil, Venezuela, Labrador and Quebec.
