Yes that’s right. Contrary to popular belief, hematite is metallic but NOT magnetic. However, many specimens contain enough magnetite to be considered such.
What is so special about Hematite?? A lot!
- Hematite is a dense material with over 70% iron content.
- it’s metallic luster when polished is beyond beautiful
- Many suggest that this gem will stimulate our concentration and focus (who among us couldn’t use more focus )
- Hematite is claimed to create a protective ‘shield’ around those who wear it.
The name he
matite is derived from the Greek ‘haimatitis’ meaning blood-red. So where is the red you wonder? When this gem is scratched or scraped, it ‘bleeds’ and forms stains that appear like blood. Pretty neat isnt it?
Furthermore, the bones of neolithic burials have been found smeared with powdered hematite. In later times hematite was worn to protect the wearer from bleeding.
Last year while at 
the Tucson Gem Show, I purchased 2 siz
es of heart shaped hematite stones.
The reflective and shiny surface on these gems is creating some amazing designs in my collection.
Here are two of the current designs available at alenesadornments.
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I never knew all of this about hematite stones! This is a great, informative read. I really like what you’ve done with the heart stones and I like the earrings on the right the most!
thanks Amanda. I do love those heart shaped ones too. I was very lucky to find them with all the craziness at that show.
Geez! Never knew rock can be so beautiful!
Thanks Max. I agree completely. So many beautiful rocks…so little time ?
Interesting… didn’t know and they are beautiful stones.
Very beautiful pieces. It’s really interesting to hear some background on the stones. Thanks for sharing!