Hematite

Hematite

Hematite is an unusual metallic looking stone that is named after the Greek word for blood. This is because a red dust is given off by the stone when it is cut and polished. Hematite forms in small nodular shapes and once polished produces a beautiful almost metallic finish. This metallic finish occurs since the stone is an iron ore, the stone itself is over 70% iron. Don't worry though, hematite cannot rust.

Hematite is found in a variety of locations in Canada including Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory as well as other parts of the world.

Hematite is believed to enhance personal magnetism, optimism, courage, block negative energy, bring calm and is strongly connected to the Root Chakra.