Hematite Sphere Wholesale VG171
- Material: Hematite
- Product Type: Crystal Sphere
- Sphere size: approximately 40-50mm size
- Quantity: Set of 4-6 Spheres
Hematite Product Knowledge
Product: Hematite (Wholesale VG171)
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1. ORIGIN
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Hematite is an iron oxide (Fe₂O₃), named from the Greek 'haima' (blood) for its dark red to steel-grey color and metallic luster.
Main deposits: Brazil, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa.
It is an important iron ore and one of the earliest mineral pigments (ochre) used by humans.
With a Mohs hardness of about 5-6.5, it is dense and polishes to a mirror-like silver-grey, suited to spheres, beads and carvings.
2. HISTORY
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Hematite has been used for tens of thousands of years; early humans made red pigment (ochre) from it for cave paintings and rituals.
The ancient Egyptians, Babylonians and Native Americans regarded it as a 'stone of blood,' used for protection and ceremony.
In modern crystal culture it is a classic 'grounding and focus stone.'
3. USAGE
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Jewelry: made into bracelets, beads and rings; its mirror-like sheen is distinctive (keep it away from strong magnets and moisture).
Display and collecting: polished into spheres and eggs for display and palm holding.
Meditation and grounding: used in root-chakra grounding meditation to enhance focus.
Office and study: placed on the desk to aid focus and order.
4. FUNCTIONS
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Grounding: strongly grounding, steadying body and mind and enhancing security and a sense of footing.
Focus and memory: believed to aid concentration, memory and organization.
Protection: absorbs negative energy and rebuilds the aura, blocking bad influences.
Confidence and courage: strengthens self-confidence, willpower and the courage to face difficulty.
Vitality and circulation (folk belief): traditionally linked with blood circulation and vitality (not a medical conclusion).