Hematite Beads

Hematite Beads: Birthstone for the Ram

Hematite beads , after being polished, have a beautiful mirror shine due to the high iron content. This makes Hematite beads quite heavy, so keep that in mind with your design. You can safely make a necklace of about 40 to 50 cm long with Hematite beads up to 12 mm. If you are going to use larger Hematite beads, it is better to alternate with another gemstone bead. By the way, did you know that there are also 100% natural Hematite beads that are magnetic by themselves? These are called Magnetite beads. Magnetite beads are also fun to use as a natural closure for your necklace or bracelet.

The extraction of Hematite is one of mankind's earliest mining activities: the powdered mineral was found in approximately 80,000-year-old graves. Hematite is a compact form of iron oxide, so basically just rust! If it is chopped or pulverized, it also looks red. The name naturally has its origin in Greek: Haima and that means blood. The stripe color is logically also blood red. In the Stone Age it was already used for making petroglyphs and body paintings. Hematite has been used as a mirror for a long time because of its high reflection.

And did you know that the mineral also occurs in high concentration on the surface of the planet Mars? That explains the typical orange-red color of the Red Planet. In addition, Hematite is slightly magnetic but not nearly as strong as Magnetite.

The effect of Hematite beads

What is said about the functioning of this type of stone.

Hematite beads give confidence, increase self-esteem and the urge to survive and strengthen willpower. It improves concentration and memory. It is therefore a good stone to wear as an aid for addictions and compulsive disorders. Hematite stimulates the absorption of iron and the formation of red blood cells. Hematite helps with circulatory problems such as anemia, hemorrhoids and nosebleeds.

The hardness of Hematite is 5.5-6.5, the density is 5.1-5.3

The Hematite bead belongs to the constellation Aries.