Description
Hematite Meanings
Hematite (iron oxide), also known as Alaska Black Diamond has
such a high sheen when polished that long ago it was used for
mirrors. Because iron was traditionally associated with Mars (the
Roman god of war) warriors used to rub their bodies with it before
battle as protection. Native American folklore also suggests
Hematite war paint provided invincibility. The ancient Egyptians
liked hematite as a calming stone, carved it into amulets and used it
as an inscription stone for parts of the Book of the Dead. Meaning
“blood stone” (from Greek), Hematite was traditionally used to heal
blood disorders and worn as an amulet against bleeding. Hematite
is said to be grounding, bring concentration and increase intuition.
