Hematite comes from the Greek Halima, which means blood.
Just hearing the name hematite makes people think that it must be an iron-bearing ore. The chemical composition of hematite is iron oxide, in which the iron content is as high as 70%. Because it is an oxide of iron, it will appear rust-like reddish when it rusts, hence the name-hematite.
Hematite is mostly black, silver gray and dark chestnut. After polishing, the surface will give off metallic luster, because it is the gem with the strongest refractive index among all gems. Therefore, some people in the jewelry market call hematite "black diamond". Usually, the single crystal hematite is mostly rhombic, and the hematite of flaky aggregate will be arranged like a blooming rose, so it is called "iron rose".
Hematite is not only a raw material for refining iron, but also a very popular gem in Victorian Europe. Native Americans in the western United States also use hematite to make ornaments and wear ornaments. Since ancient times, it has also been used as a dye for ceramic utensils. For example, the purple color of the teapot that China is proud of is caused by iron oxide in the raw material purple sand mud;
The main producing areas of hematite are Britain, Brazil, Australia, the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Repair blood health, promote wound healing, strengthen footwall strength, etc. Wearing hematite can restore your mood when you feel lack of energy, or you can wear our hematite when you feel anxious or emotional ups and downs. Crystallized hematite can form a black and smooth surface, which is called {black gall stone} or {black diamond} in Babylon. It is said that it can reflect all evil forces and is an important sacred stone for protection.