"- a literal tracing paper from the Greek hematitos, meaning" like blood. " True, in appearance the mineral hematite does not in the least resemble a blood clot! Nevertheless, Latin echoes the Greek: "sanguine" (the old name for hematite) comes from the Latin "sanguis", which means "blood" ...

In the English tradition, hematite is a "reflecting stone" or speculative. The Germans call hematite "iron luster", and the pineal growths of rust-colored color are called roter glaskopf - "red head made of glass."

It is called hematite and "black diamond", and "martite" (in honor of the god of war Mars), and "mirror iron". Any mineralogist will name a dozen more terms related to the varieties of hematite. What kind of stone is this?

Physical properties of hematite

Hematite is an iron ore mineral... Most of the substance of this stone is iron oxide Fe2O3. Frequent (rather obligatory) impurities: compounds of aluminum, titanium, manganese oxide. Iron-bound water can constitute up to 8% of the mass of the mineral.

Crystals of hematite are flat, tabular, and opaque. Depending on the presence and concentration of impurities, the color of the hematite crystal can range from dark gray to black. The luster of polished hematite is characterized by a bluish metallic sheen, which imparts high aesthetic properties to the stone.

The blood-red color is characteristic only of crushed hematite. An aqueous suspension of fine hematite dust gives the liquid a color from red-brown to scarlet with a cherry tint. The property to color water in the color of blood and served as the main reason for the name of the mineral "bloodstone".

Metallic stone rose

Intergrowths of hematite crystals sometimes form layers that look like a flower. The similarity is especially pronounced when the bulging of the adjacent rocks changes the planar integrity of the joint. In such cases, the hematite rose turns into a semi-open bud. Collectors pay many thousands of dollars for specimens of sprouts that bear a real resemblance to roses ...

Over time - and under favorable conditions - the thickness of the crystal petals increases so much that the kinks and folds of the planes acquire special expressiveness. Once in the hands of a cutter, such a rose acquires “drops” of rounded or faceted “dew”, due to which the mineral flower becomes a desirable and truly precious interior decoration.

How many stone roses have disappeared in the vents of the ore mills, it is impossible to even imagine. Hematite was and remains one of the most accessible iron ores. Hematite deposits are practically inexhaustible: volcanic activity constantly removes iron compounds from the bowels of the planet. In some cases, significant deposits of hematite are formed in a few days.

Deposits and varieties of hematite

As an ornamental stone, hematite is rarely used in our country. In the north of the Urals, medium-sized - up to five centimeters in diameter - specimens of hematite roses are found. Beautiful intergrowths of twice the size are mined in the middle Urals and a little to the east.

Transbaikalian hematites are distinguished by their morphological originality: the crystalline aggregates of hematites here resemble bunches of grapes or clots of soap bubbles.

The hematite suspension in quartz crystals changes the color of the silicate to a deep pink. In this case, the quantitative ratio of iron oxide Fe2O3 and silicon oxide SiO2 in the mineral can approach parity. Therefore, gemologists with equal success call "strawberry quartz" both quartz itself with inclusions of hematite and hematite, which has grown into quartz ...

Hematite found in Alaska is black and shiny. Cut like a diamond, it sparkles like a diamond. However, the thinnest, invisible to the eye cracks dramatically reduce the possibility of using Alaskan hematites in jewelry. According to jewelers, the most valuable practical properties are shown by hematites from England and the southern United States.

Artistic properties of hematite

Theophrastus wrote about hematite. In the essay "On Stones", he mentions the mineral somewhat dismissively, nevertheless referring hematite to the list of materials suitable (and used) for cutting gems. By the way, some philologists find a connection between the Latin "gem" and the Greek "hematite" - although the relationship of words is distant and indirect.

Carving on hematite nuggets captivated the Sumerians long before the birth of Theophrastus. Ancient craftsmen made massive cylindrical seals from ore malleable to the cutter. The large area of ​​the lateral surface of the cylinder allowed the cutter to fulfill all the wishes of the customer. So hematite seals, designed to create clay fillings, became works of art.

The outstanding artistic properties of hematite have found their application in recent centuries. During the Renaissance, hematite jewelry became the subject of fast-paced bursts of fashion - and survived as such until the onset of Victorian times.

England, under the rule of Queen Victoria, learned to value the austere beauty of hematite over the semi-precious variegation that captivated the continent. And today jewelry made of hematite, made in the 19th century in Britain, amazes with the beauty and complexity of the artistic design.

In Western Europe, hematite jewelry is popular. In Eastern Europe - and especially in our Fatherland - hematite inserts in rings, necklaces and earrings cause more bewilderment than understanding and even more admiration ...

So hematite or bloodstone?

There is an understandable trend in the national traditions of jewelry (and any other) trade. Every product is assigned a sonorous, loud, inviting name - even if it is frightening. That is why the green, colored with red spots, was nicknamed "" by the sellers. What's “idle” for a good name? Of course, even before the jasper there are hunters, but after all, they peck at the "bloodstain" harder!

Terminological confusion with jasper and hematite is inherent only in Russia. In the rest of the world, green chalcedony (jasper is a variety) with red spots is called "martyr's jasper" and does not pretend to be hematite.

The magical properties of hematite

Dante, composing The Divine Comedy, announced to the reader: a person who wants to become invisible must hide behind gray clothes and discreet stones of jewelry - like hematite. According to popular custom, artistic exaggeration was taken literally - and for seven hundred years now, sorcerers and magicians, setting off to travel the world of spirits, hide from prying attention by putting on hematite necklaces.

In Ancient Russia, the magical properties of hematite were used in a similar way: a piece of stone was hung over an infant cradle so that evil spirits would not notice the child. Warriors of the past inserted hematite plates into their handguards - partly to deflect enemy gaze, partly to alleviate the aftermath of battle. It was believed that hematite stops blood and heals wounds.

Civilians can also use the magic of hematite - but both men and women must observe a special procedure for using the stone. Men should wear jewelery with hematite on the right side of the body; women prefer hematite asymmetry with an emphasis on the left side. Only in this way will the stone be able to favor its owner.

Among the signs of the zodiac hematite helps Scorpions and Capricorns(to all), and to Aquarius and Cancer - selectively. Since hematite is a stone of Mars, it has a positive effect on all people in whose natal chart Mars is on the rise.

The fact that stones have magical powers has been known for a long time. But, stones can bring both good luck and trouble. Therefore, it is important to wear those stones that correspond to a particular zodiac sign. We will consider what characteristics the amazing hematite stone has. Let's also talk about what medicinal and magical properties this mineral has.

general characteristics

Let's start the description with external characteristics. The name of the mineral, the chemical formula of which is fe2o3, is due to its red-brown color, reminiscent of the color of blood. But this is the color of the trait (powdered iron ore mineral). Scientifically, this characteristic is called the color of the trait. A solid stone can be black, graphite, silver or dark red. Regardless of the color of the hematite stone, it has a metallic tint. It is thanks to this shade that hematite jewelry looks luxurious and is able to decorate any look.

There are 2 varieties of hematite: specularite and red glass head. Some researchers identify 3 times as many varieties. A separate place is given to:

• minerals that have a scaly structure (mica iron);
• stones in the structure of which formations are present (martite);
• minerals, plastic crystals in which are connected in such a way that they have the shape of a corolla of a wild rose flower (iron rose);
• stones of red color with a fine-crystalline structure.

If we talk about the physical properties of hematite, then it is worth noting that it is opaque. Despite the fact that the hardness of the mineral is 6 units, it is brittle. The mineral practically does not magnetize, the density varies in the range of 5-5.3 g / cu. see, there is no cleavage.

It should be noted that sometimes hematite inclusions are found in quartz, limonite, ilmenite and other minerals. It is also worth noting that hematite can be obtained from magnetite. This stone is interesting for its magnetic properties. But when exposed to temperature, it loses its magnetic properties and turns into bloodstone. True, the transformation requires a temperature of 220 degrees.

Sphere of use of hematite

The stone has been used in several areas. First of all, hematite is a mineral with an excellent appearance. Accordingly, they use it for the manufacture of jewelry, crafts and amulets. But, after purchasing a bracelet, bead or ring, in the manufacture of which this natural stone was used, you need to provide them with proper care. We store the jewelry in a separate box, the bottom of which is covered with a layer of foam rubber. We make sure that the stone is not subjected to mechanical damage during wear.

They also use red iron ore to create all kinds of souvenirs. In this case, hematite can be combined with other stones (limonite and malachite, magnetite, for example). A combination of hematite and lava (lava stone) is also good. But it is not recommended to use rhinestones, beads and other artificial materials. Although some craftswomen manage to combine well artificial and real materials. But such crafts have less energy than those that are completely created from natural materials.

Hematite stone is used not only for making jewelry. Due to the presence of iron in the mineral, it is used during the manufacture of cast iron and steel. Hematite ore is at least 50% iron. Sometimes the percentage of iron in the ore is 65%.

Hematite is also used to produce red paint. But, with the help of this mineral, which is used as a pigment in the manufacture of paint, you can get not a standard red color, but the so-called red ocher color.

It is also worth noting the healing and magical properties of hematite. But hematite cannot be used as a medication. It works in conjunction with medication to help the body fight various ailments.

Hematite is the name given to it by scientists. In the people, you can also find other names, the most common of which are bloodstone, Alaskan diamond, hematin, black diamond.

Medicinal properties

It is not for nothing that one of the popular names for hematite is bloodstone. The stone was used to fight blood diseases. It was also used in the treatment of various injuries (from cuts to fractures). The healing properties of hematite include a beneficial effect on the formation of hemoglobin. Also, red iron ore helps to improve the absorption of oxygen by the tissues of the body. Physicians claim that when wearing jewelry with hematite, the composition of the iron-containing protein improves. Scientists do not confirm this fact, but do not deny it either.

It is recommended to wear a ring with noble hematite or earrings for people who have a problem with blood clotting. The stone has a positive effect on this process as well. It will not be superfluous to wear a hematite product for those people who do not have problems with clotting, but have wounds or cuts on the body. By increasing the rate of blood clotting, the stone will promote faster wound healing. It is also believed that the Alaskan diamond contributes to the formation of substances that destroy harmful organisms at the cut site. This helps to relieve inflammation in the wound area.

It is recommended to wear a black diamond for people who have low blood pressure. It has been proven by many years of practice that it increases blood pressure. Accordingly, high blood pressure is a contraindication to wearing jewelry with a noble stone.

Hematite and magic

All stones are credited with magical properties, and hematite, the brilliance of which cannot fail to attract attention, is no exception. Since ancient times, a necklace made of natural bloodstone has been used as an amulet that protects a person from evil forces. The bloodstain was especially popular among the Egyptian legionnaires. They took him on all campaigns of conquest. But as amulets, most often they used not jewelry, but figurines made of black diamond. In ancient Russia, hematite adorned the cribs of children. It was believed to be able to protect young children from severe falls and dangerous injuries. History knows many examples when bloodstone amulets protected from trouble and brought good luck.

Hematite is often used in sacred rituals and ceremonies. Bloodstone helps to communicate with the dead. He can also protect a person from evil forces. Together with safety, the black diamond gives people wisdom, helps to understand the signs that the Universe sends, to make the right decision. And for people capable of prophecy, bloodstone is of great importance. It helps you see the future more clearly. Therefore, during work, it will not be superfluous to decorate your hand with a bracelet with hematite.

Combines hematite with any metals. But experts recommend setting it exclusively in silver.

What signs of the zodiac does hematite correspond to?

Let's figure out who is suitable for natural hematite, and who should refuse to wear products with this mineral. And the horoscope will help to answer this question. Hematite does not bring good luck and prosperity to all signs of the zodiac.

Black diamond for Aries

Every ram should have a semiprecious mineral. You can wear Alaskan diamond jewelry every day. Do not forget to take the amulet to a meeting where you have to make important decisions. It is best to choose a silver ring. According to astrologers, men should wear it on the index finger of their left hand, and women on their right. The amulet will not only give confidence to its owner, but also endow him with love energy.

Alaskan diamond will bring success to Aries men in all endeavors. Aries woman with the help of such an amulet can easily cope with any stressful situation. It is worth putting a black diamond figurine both at the workplace and at home. At work, this way you will attract success, and at home you will create a favorable atmosphere.

Black diamond for Scorpio

For Scorpios, an Alaskan diamond will help them succeed at work and bring material well-being. But experts do not recommend wearing beads, necklaces or any other jewelry made of black mineral. Scorpios are better off putting the mineral in a bag, pocket, or wallet.

For both a man and a woman of a scorpion, hematite will become a talisman that brings good luck. He will give men strength to follow through and find the right words during life-changing conversations. And he will help women become wiser and learn how to use the situation in such a way as to get the maximum benefit from it for themselves. An Alaskan diamond will also become an assistant for a scorpion child, to whom he will help overcome all fears.

Black diamond for Cancer

Cancer is another zodiac sign to whom the black diamond will bring good luck. For them, hematite is a concentrate of vitality and energy. He will bring success not only at work, but also in personal relationships. It is advisable to purchase a pendant or cross with a semi-precious stone. You can also buy a brooch. The focus should be on jewelry, in the manufacture of which stones cut using the cabochon technique are used. This cut allows you to show a stone with an incredibly beautiful luster from its best side.

This amulet will protect a cancer man from conflict situations, help him move forward without stopping at any difficulties. An Alaskan diamond will give a Cancer woman confidence and success in love relationships. A beautiful mineral will protect a child from diseases.

Black diamond for Virgo

Jewelry with shiny hematite and virgins are useful. They will help you take a step towards experimentation. They can also acquire this talisman of a virgin who cannot establish a personal life. Representatives of this zodiac sign can wear any jewelry. But don't wear too much jewelry. Wear graphite hematite jewelry either on your hands, or around your neck, or in your ears.

Black diamond for Aquarius

Aquarius simply needs a talisman with an Alaskan diamond. He will give confidence and focus, help to achieve success in absolutely all areas of life. Also, the amulet will be able to protect Aquarius from stressful situations that negatively affect him. You can wear jewelry with a semi-precious stone every day. But occasionally, nevertheless, let the stone rest.

The Aquarius House, decorated with hematite crafts, will turn into a full bowl. There will be success, material wealth, and harmony in relationships with a partner. You can decorate your home with icons set with a semi-precious black diamond.

Black diamond for Gemini

For Gemini, bloodstone will bring good luck during business trips and travel. He will promote interesting acquaintances. And for single twins, this trip can be a great romantic adventure.

For women twins, an amulet with a black diamond will help to be in the center of male attention, and will protect the child from unkind glances.

Black diamond for Sagittarius

In general, bloodstone is not contraindicated for archers. He protects the people of this difficult zodiac sign from themselves. But it is not recommended to constantly wear jewelry with bloodstains for archers. They should be worn only for important events and meetings, after which give yourself and the stone the opportunity to take a break from each other.

The bloodstone does not pay much attention to the rest of the zodiac signs. Therefore, they should take a closer look at other stones.

Determining the authenticity of the stone

Unfortunately, the market is currently overflowing with counterfeits. Therefore, it is important to be able to distinguish a natural stone from a fake. First of all, you should pay attention to the mass of the iron-containing mineral. Iron, and there is a lot of it in bloodstone, acts as a weighting agent. Accordingly, even small-sized beads are quite heavy. If you take any jewelry with artificial material that looks like natural, then its weight will be at least a gram less, jewelry with dark hematite of the same size.

You can also check the authenticity of a black diamond using any light surface with a rough structure. You need to attach a stone to it, slightly press it down and hold it over the surface. If after that a dark red trace remains on the surface, then the mineral is real. Otherwise, you have a fake in your hands. This method will help to more accurately determine the authenticity of the product.

Well, it's worth talking about the price. The cost of jewelry depends on many factors. If we consider the origin of the stone, then it is mined in many countries. Accordingly, the price policy of jewelry with this iron ore is low. But, at the same time, the excessively low price, even under the guise of a sale, should alert. It is also important how the master processed the semiprecious mineral. The better the cut, the more expensive the stone is. Another factor that influences how much a piece of jewelry costs is the metal of the frame. A gold pendant will cost more than a silver one. At the same time, hematite looks great in silver. Therefore, there is no point in overpaying, given that the difference in price is quite large.

You can buy products with bloodstains in the online store by selecting the appropriate section in the table of contents. But, it is not possible to verify the authenticity of the stone only from the photo.

Conclusion

We figured out what kind of hematite stone it is, what properties it possesses, who should approach jewelry with it, and who should refuse such an acquisition. Due to the presence of huge deposits of bloodstone, jewelry with it has a low policy. Deposits of hematite are located in the USA, Switzerland, Italy, Brazil, Czech Republic, Great Britain. It was possible to find deposits of this mineral also in Russia and Ukraine.

Finally, we note that many famous jewelers make products with black diamonds. And celebrity personalities often appear at various events in jewelry with bloodstains. For everyday wear, jewelry with a bloodstain in the boho style is suitable.

Tatiana Kulinich

Bloodstone is a common colloquial name for the mineral hematite. Its traditional name is also associated with blood, because "gem" is translated from Greek exactly as blood. Hematite is a type of iron ore. It is silvery or dark gray in some varieties of hematite and dark red in others. These two types differ only in the physical structure, the structure of the crystals of the mineral, therefore, they have the same esoteric properties. There are many fakes of hematite on the market today. Lithotherapists recommend an easy way to verify its authenticity. If you draw a line on earthenware or porcelain using real hematite, it will have a red or cherry color.

General characteristics of hematite

In astrology and esotericism, iron is considered the main metal of the warlike Mars. The deep red color of hematite also corresponds to this planet. This means that this stone is suitable for solving all the problems that require a Martian male energy. This is the development of physical strength, endurance, and an increase in self-esteem, and health promotion. Hematite is one of the minerals that promote recovery from lingering illnesses and mental trauma. For this purpose, even in Ancient Persia, magicians advised to wash the body with water infused with hematite.

Bloodstone develops in its owner an iron steadfastness, unbreakable willpower. Shown to people suffering from their own indecision, excessive tact, which makes them constantly sacrifice their interests for the sake of others. Hematite is a stone worth using for people whose jobs require constant competition. In such individuals, hematite strengthens the will to win, teaches them to ignore the hatred or envy of others. At the same time, the bloodstone will not give its owner an insult. Esotericists claim that a person who decides to insult the owner of this mineral will severely regret it. Despite its aggressive energy of Mars, this stone teaches self-control. No wonder he was considered a talisman of high-ranking warriors, commanders, whose courage had to be combined with wisdom.

Bloodstone is an excellent talisman for the signs ruled by Mars: Aries and Scorpio. He is also recommended by another representative of the element of Fire, Leo and Sagittarius. With caution, it should be worn by mutable signs of Water and Air, Pisces and Gemini.

The magical properties of bloodstone

• Esotericists emphasize the strong protective properties of this stone. It is believed that it not only protects against human malice and black magic, but also from any pollution of the aura. For this reason, bloodstone is good for people living in energetically polluted places: in the centers of large cities, near cemeteries, places where negative events took place in the past. Hematite is also an excellent energy cleanser at home.
• An excellent talisman for people whose work requires excellent physical shape: athletes, coaches, police officers, etc. Preserves from injury, the development of occupational diseases. Also suitable for physicians, especially surgeons, that is, those who most affect the patient's body.
• Teaches you to defend your interests in any situation. It prompts its owner to find a way out where all paths seem closed to others. Bloodstone is a mineral of tenacity that ultimately brings victory.
• Mirror negative emotions directed at its owner and return them to the ill-wisher. Many stones have protective properties, but they work by absorbing and neutralizing negativity. Hematites with a shiny, mirrored surface return the negative to the one from whom it came.
• Saves from attacks of hypochondria, constant fears for health. It is indicated for the elderly who are too worried about their well-being.

The healing properties of hematite

• Promotes the normalization of blood pressure, relieves obsessive tracking of him, the fear of high blood pressure.
• Calms the nerves of its owner. Helps with obsessive thoughts, poor sleep, anxiety.
• Helps in the treatment of all diseases associated with changes in the normal composition of the blood: anemia, hemophilia, leukemia.
• Strengthens the walls of blood vessels.

Hematite stone for relationships

One of the essential minerals for men suffering from potency problems. Hematite not only helps to get rid of physiological diseases, but also solves psychological difficulties that harm a normal sex life. Bloodstone fuels sexual desire and instills confidence in its owner. For this reason, this stone is recommended for those young couples who are just preparing to enter adulthood. Bloodstone will help you realize whether a person or two lovers are really ready for the first sex, or if it's worth the wait.

Hematite is also perfect for more mature couples, whose sexual desire began to fade after many years of marriage. He reignites the flame of passion. Lithotherapists argue that blood is an excellent talisman for those who tend to overestimate the friendship and spiritual intimacy between partners and underestimate the sexual side of relationships. Hematite relieves the fear of one's own body and emotions, which is behind such problems. It returns to earth and teaches its owner to see in sexuality not just the satisfaction of base instincts, but the highest pleasure.

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Hematite is sometimes called black pearl. The stone is very beautiful, although its color can only be said to be black, dark gray or black with cherry red hues.

It has been known since ancient times. Its appearance with a metallic sheen has always attracted magicians and alchemists - seekers of eternal youth.

Looking at the faceted hematite in the palm of your hand, you might think that there is a molten piece of metal in front of you, such as mercury. People have always considered the hematite stone one of the most mysterious minerals on Earth.

Properties of hematite

As already found out, hematite has a rich black color with luster. There are minerals of dark gray or dark red color. This is essentially iron oxide. The stone has more than one name, for example, it is also called "bloodstone". Does this name come from the Greek? haimatos, which translates to blood. In addition, it is called iron kidney, red iron ore.

When sorcerers and sorcerers of antiquity made various drugs, they ground them in a mortar. Thus, it was observed that hematite powder added to pure water colored it blood red. This is what made them think about some supernatural power of hematite - to work miracles. And the stone was considered magical, magical.
Hematite is an opaque stone with a beautiful metallic luster, quite hard and heavy, but at the same time fragile. And one more amazing property - if you run a stone on a hard surface, it will leave a reddish mark. All this can be explained simply - hematite, after all, contains iron. But in ancient times, this feature raised him even more in the eyes of people, and especially magicians.
Remained rock carvings of animals and hunters, as well as various symbols in the caves of Cantabria and Asturias (Spain), where they were painted with red paint made from this stone. Hematite is still used today in the production of paints. For example, for making a heart-shaped red pencil, linoleum, enamels, art fonts, etc. The hardness of the stone is 5.5 - 6.5, the density is 4.9 - 5.3.

Processed hematite is similar to morion, obsidian and jet. Hematite is widespread not only on Earth. For example, while exploring the planet Mars, scientists came to the conclusion that the magnetic iron oxide present on a distant planet coincides with hematite in composition and formula.
Hematite is formed in iron-bearing ores and has several varieties:
1. Red iron ore
2. Iron mica
3. Iron shine
4. Iron rose
5. Red glass head
Deposits of stone exist in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. Hematite is mined in Brazil, Switzerland, Italy and the USA.

Hematite in jewelry

Naturally, we are interested in whether hematite is used in jewelry? With so many magical features behind it, the stone has undoubtedly been used in the creation of jewelry since ancient times. Beads, necklaces are made of it, and inserted into the frame of rings and earrings. Brooches made of hematite are magnificent.
Rings and bracelets have been especially widely used for a long time. Signet rings and gems (carved miniatures) are amazingly beautiful. They literally attract the eye with their mysterious metallic luster and deep saturated black color with a reddish tint.

Hematite is used to make inserts in various jewelry. The stone is polished with difficulty, and only after careful grinding. Jewelry made from natural hematite should be treated with care, because the stone is fragile, so it is afraid of impacts and friction. It can get very hot under the sun and damage your skin.
Hematite loves silver, and many "stars" love hematite products. These jewelry are interesting not only for their beauty, but also for their mysteriousness. These are mainly cocktail and daytime decorations. They are produced by many jewelry brands such as Piaget, Buccellati, Graff, Arpels, Mikimoto, Stella McCartney, David Yurman, Zoccai, Monies.

Imitation and counterfeiting of natural stone

Despite the fact that hematite is quite widespread on the planet, counterfeits are found, and even quite a few. Under the guise of hematite, they are trying to sell "stones" made of metal ceramics. You can check.
Run a piece of stone over a ceramic splinter - hematite will leave a red line, but cermet "stone" will not. There is also a synthetic analogue - hematin. Outwardly, they cannot be distinguished, but hematin, unlike a real stone, is attracted by a magnet.

The healing properties of hematite

People began to be interested in medical practice dealing with the treatment of various diseases at the physical and psychological levels with the help of stones since ancient times. Lithotherapy was familiar to many peoples: ancient Chinese healers, Tibetan monks, Mongols, and of course, Indian yogis.
Ancient Greek manuscripts have survived, which contain descriptions of treatment with precious, semi-precious stones and minerals. Many cultures, unrelated to each other, practiced similar medical practices using gems and minerals. And hematite was not among the last stones with the help of which diseases were cured.
Based on the vast experience of our ancestors, it is known that the stone is able to cure many diseases. It has a weak magnetic field, which is used in treatment.
It was recommended to be worn as bracelets for those with impaired hearing, and in the form of beads and necklaces for those who want to improve their eyesight. It is believed that the stone cleanses the blood, normalizes the functioning of the spleen, liver and kidneys. Lithotherapists advise placing hematite or jewelry made from it near the organ requiring treatment.

Eastern medicine claims that hematite will help heal diseases of the blood vessels, especially blockages. You can agree with all this, but you should not leave in front of you only a decoration made of this stone when you are struck by some kind of ailment. Despite his ability, a good doctor is needed.
Many diseases are listed in ancient manuscripts that hematite can defeat, including bleeding wounds, various tumors, genitourinary diseases, etc. The stone has a weak magnetic field, so it is not dangerous from this side. And yet, consultation with doctors is required for those who have disorder with pressure. Not everything is clear here, there are statements that pressure normalization is possible, but the lunar phases must also be taken into account.

The mystical and healing qualities of stones have long attracted healers and sorcerers. Hematite is endowed with special sacred power - an amulet of the wise and brave, a talisman of warriors and magicians.

The mystics are sure: hematite is a stone with extraordinary properties. Therefore, it is important to know who it is suitable for in order to use it. The composition of the mineral is iron oxide with admixtures of aluminum, manganese, titanium. Color - cherry red, dark gray or black, with a brown tint. A distinctive feature is the coloring of water red when immersed in it, for which the stone is also called bloodstone or sanguine (from the Greek "heme" or Latin "sanguis" - blood). Other names are red iron ore, black pearl, iron kidney, black diamond, mirror iron.

The "bleeding" effect of the dark mineral and its frightening ebb has earned him an ambiguous and mystical reputation, endowing the mysterious hematite stone with healing and magical properties. Its history is full of superstitions and legends.

Rock carvings of primitive people are painted with bloodstone paint. Its magical properties are noted in the oldest work on stones by the Babylonian scholar Azhaly - already in the 1st century BC. the mineral is proclaimed a powerful amulet.

In the temples of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, priestesses wore jewelry with bloodstains during ritual services to protect their goddess Isis. In the Sumerian kingdom, seals and gems were carved from stone. Thin polished plates of the mineral replaced mirrors.

Ancient Roman legionnaires put pieces of mineral in shoes or sewed them into clothes before going on campaigns to protect them from death and wounds. Hematite figurines of gods were taken to increase military spirit and courage. North American Indians applied war paint with crushed bloodstone.

Alchemists and sorcerers of the Middle Ages, when performing mystical rites, put on a ring with hematite and drew magic circles and occult signs with it.

During the Renaissance, handicrafts with hematite became very fashionable and until now they are experiencing periodic surges in popularity. Carved figures, healing balls are made of stone and inserted into jewelry, including funeral ones. Steel and cast iron are smelted from hematite ore, and red dyes are produced from the powder.

The secret properties of hematite and their magical uses

The mystical characterization of hematite is ambiguous. At various times it was considered a stone of warlocks, a guide to the souls of the dead and a protective talisman. Finally, we came to the conclusion that the manifestation of magical properties by hematite depends on the owner and the shape of the amulet:

• he is able to suppress the will and awaken dark desires in people who are weak, and provides support and protection to the strong;
• a bloodstone with an image of a cross protects, and with an engraved demon - summons evil spirits;
• in Tibet they protected themselves from the evil eye with hematite;
• in Egypt, guard scarab beetles were cut out of it;
• In Russia, a pebble was hung over the cradle to hide the baby from evil forces and protect it from bruises;
• the sorcerers of the Middle Ages, with the help of a bloodstone, communicated with the spirits of the dead, deciphered the messages of the Universe and drove away the dark forces. At the same time, it was believed that ordinary people look into a hematite mirror is dangerous - it can tighten the soul.

Later, the attitude towards the stone changed - it became a symbol of stability, protection and harmony. Hematite calms the nervous system, so it is good to meditate with it. The mineral develops intuition and creativity, improves attention and memory. Bloodstone strengthens willpower, protects against outbursts of anger and rash decisions. Jewelry with it enhances the attractiveness of the owner, promotes career growth and the establishment of love and friendship.

Hematite is suitable as a talisman:

• magicians and psychics;
• the military and people of dangerous professions;
• philosophers;
• students and scientists;
• psychologists and psychiatrists;
• businessmen and executives.

The strength of the stone is increased in a silver or copper setting. Mascot rings with a bloodstone should be worn on the index finger: for men on the left hand, for women on the right.

Attention! Hematite is ready to help only in good deeds. He cannot stand people with a negative attitude and evil intentions and is able to punish.

The healing power of the mineral

Bloodstone is known not only as a magic, but also as a healing stone. The fame of the healing mineral has rightfully been entrenched for him.

Even the healers of antiquity noticed that the stone is easily pounded into powder and stains the water red. Mineral with a bloody tide was used to stop and purify the blood, to treat open wounds and inflammations, and it was recommended to wear jewelry made from it for anemia, aggression and irritability.

Ancient Roman healers used crushed hematite for eye diseases and weak immunity. Women in labor with profuse uterine bleeding were given a rosary from a bloodstone.

Hematite has a beneficial effect on the absorption of iron, the production of red blood cells, strengthening the walls of blood vessels and saturation of tissues with oxygen. Bloodstone promotes healing of wounds and cuts, accelerates skin regeneration and recovery. The stone helps to reduce weight, strengthen the nervous system, increase stress resistance and get rid of bad habits.

Modern lithotherapists use the healing properties of the mineral in the treatment of:

• anemia;
• vegetative dystonia;
• circulatory disorders;
• diseases of the blood and hematopoietic organs - liver and spleen;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and bladder;
• menstrual irregularities;
• hormonal disorders;
• muscle cramps;
• bruises, fractures and curvature of the spine;
• sexually transmitted diseases;
• insomnia, neurosis and anxiety.

Eastern healers consider the mineral to be a source of strength and sexual energy. It is used for decreased libido, genitourinary disorders and premature ejaculation in men, as well as for early recovery from illness. Stones are used for the treatment of abscesses and when the blood vessels are blocked, they are placed in places with weakened blood circulation. Beads or necklaces are recommended to be worn for low vision and heart diseases, a ring on the ring finger - for vascular disorders, and a hematite bracelet - for anemia, lethargy and low blood pressure.

Important! You cannot wear bloodstone and products made from it on a naked body in the heat - the stone heats up very much and burns the skin. Hematite elixirs contain iron and are toxic in large quantities. Hypertensive patients need to use the mineral with caution - it can both normalize blood pressure and raise it even higher.

What signs of the zodiac is the stone suitable for?

The astrological patron of bloodstone is Mars. It is interesting that the ancient esoteric ideas are confirmed by modern material finds. According to the American probe, huge deposits of iron ore have been discovered on the Red Planet. It is they who give Mars its characteristic color.

The properties of hematite are suitable for:

• Aries;
• Cancers;
• Scorpions;

Best of all, he contacts with people born under the signs of Aries and Scorpio, who are ruled by the warlike and irrepressible Mars. This planet favors the strong and active. Her ward - a blood man - has the same powerful energy, but not everyone can cope with it.

Fighting and passionate Scorpios are charged with vitality, confidence and optimism from the amulet. He helps them to influence others and protects them from negativity and enemies that corrode from within, the lack of which the tough and unrestrained Scorpios do not have.

For stubborn and explosive Aries, the mineral helps to reduce internal stress, protect themselves from the effects of stress and get rid of irritability.

Talented and sensitive Cancers, under the influence of hematite, concentrate more easily on achieving the goal, become more confident and do not succumb to excessive emotionality and excitement.

The bloodstone gives the indecisive and dreamy Pisces the strength and energy necessary to fulfill the promises given and to bring what you want into reality.

It is contraindicated to wear hematite and jewelry with it:

• Taurus;
• Gemini;
• Virgins;
• Pisces.

For them, a stone with a mystical ebb will become a source of trouble and a cause of loss of strength.

The mineral has no particular effect on any other sign of the zodiac. It can be worn as a regular piece of jewelry or used for healing and spiritual self-improvement in meditation.

Important! If contact with a stone causes discomfort, then it is better to refuse such a talisman so as not to suffer from too strong an impact.

Hematite is a widespread mineral, but amulets and jewelry with it are so popular that massive fakes have arisen. It is easy to distinguish imitation - a real bloodstone is quite heavy and leaves a cherry-red mark on light porcelain or faience.