ok here is a general information on it. feel free to add to it. yes i know i added a lot here, but from my experiences there can be more added as this stone is used by a whole lot of people.

hematite has a Moh's scale rating of 6- 6.5

an excellent stone for grounding and thinking. helps to keep the body cool, blood disorders,nervous problems and insomia. it forms a reflective shield around the user.

Chemical Formula: Fe2O3, Iron Oxide. this would be considered a non active form of rust material.

In ancient times bloodstone was it's original name As haima is Greek for blood. Especially when it is raw or powdered, it has the color of blood. And bloodstone we know now was called heliotrope (although some people regard heliotrope and bloodstone as different stones). Because of this there is confusion as to the uses of hematite and bloodstone. Hematite was used for a very long time. Possibly 164,000 years ago in the middle stone age or the very least 40,000 years ago. it's folk name is volcano spit. and in italy it sold as such in necklaces.

It was used in making seals in Babylonia from about 1900-1300 B.C.E.
Egyptians used hematite in the creation of such things as headrest pieces and was sometimes used as an application for makeup. Also it was used in funeral ceremonies such as inscription stones for passages of the “Book of the Dead”. And at least in one case , as a trap in a tomb. Metaphysically they used it for diseases of the blood, inflammation and hysteria.
Early Romans would take the powdered form of hematite and rub it on their bodies to aid in endurance and in the belief it would make them invulnerable.
Native Americans would grind it up with certain liquids to make red paint on warriors. Also in the 18th and 19th centuries hematite was used as a mourning jewelry, and it became popular in the early 20th century.

The types of Hematite are:

Specular hematite: which is the most common. When polished it is a shiny grayish black, some are brown, reddish brown or red. Sometimes called specularite and is not to be confused with spectrelite which is a type of labradorite. Alaskan diamond, Alaskan black diamond or black diamond are trade names for specualrite in bead or carbochon form.

there is also a spheric hematite usually these are considered the most intense of stones.not too sure if it's another name for kidney ore or specular hematite.

Drusy: are where tiny quartz crystals grown on the hematite, in this form it looks like sugared black candy.

Foliated specular hematite: this is an iridescent type of hematite due to a coating of another metal. The metal is in debate. Trade name for it is rainbow hematite.

Hematite Rose: a form of hematite which grows in a petal like formation which resembles the appearance of a rose.

Kidney Ore : a botryoidal which gives the appearance of lumpy masses like bubbles in a milk shake or grapes on a strand.

Oolitic: a reddish brown type with small grains.

Also there is the discovery on Mars (specifically Terra Meridiani) of hematite. This is important because hematite is formed in areas where there was once springs or standing water or volcanic activity. This might give evidence that there might have been water on Mars at one time.

There is also simulated hematite which is used for commercial jewelry. It goes by the names of hematine, hemalike or hermalyke. Simulated hematite is also used in the making of magnetized hematite as hematite has a weak or non magnetized magnetic state. Magnetized hematite is used for healing purposes such as healing in general, boosts in immune system and other body parts. Do not use if you have a pace maker, other medical electronic devices attached to you, if you develop skin conditions, for very young children or if you are pregnant. Also keep away from computer hard drives, credit cards and other items which use magnetics.

All forms of true hematite are used for healing and grounding; are thought to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Sometimes it’s thought that it can aid to enhance one’s personal magnetism, that is mistakingly done with lodestone which is similar to hematite.
Also to increase optimism, courage and helpful in transforming negativity; a.k.a. a “male love stone” which is to help the male sex drive.

It’s the birthstone of Capricorn. Astrological sign with Aries, Scorpio and Aquarius; the planetary ruler is Saturn.

Some people have an aversion to this stone. A good substitute is usually tiger iron.which is composed of (black)hematite, red jasper and (gold)tigers eye. the other two elements will ground out the tired or other bad side effects of the stone.

and also some people will sometimes even have problems with this usually from the tiger's eye part. tiger's eye has been known to stem the flow of energy if worn more than a few days. at least in some people.

some people have extreme sensitivity to stones. for lighter grounding try moonstone,black obsidian or black tourmaline?

while others will feel comfortable with ruby in ziolyte.



one method of cleansing this stone is to cleanse once a month by smudging with sage and pine resin.

also the amethyst catherdral (this method can be done with a lot of other stones.) method: which is to let the stone(s) rest in it for the three day full moon cycle.

a German way of cleansing crystals is to take several pieces of hematite and place the stones on top of them

In case of it breaking:in general when ANY stone absorbs too much negative energy it will break.

usually there are various methods in what to do with the stone. one would be to bury it. especially if it was tumbled or carved like a ring or figure. still another way is to have it put into a rock tumbler and make two smaller tumbled stones. if it was a rough piece then let it rest until you feel or someone else feels it's right to use it again. but it's gonna be two pieces.

also with stone rings you mentioned. try to avoid wearing it when you are exposed to a high level of stones on a regular basis or long periods. the amount of energy will cause it to shatter.
spending one day in a gemstore will not usually do it. it would take a few days. one of the reasons shop keepers or clerks usually don't wear them or will constantly be going through them. unless there is only a few stones in the store.

if you do need take the stone with you. then take it off your finger and keep it in a pocket. or somewhere close to you. it should give you the same amount of energy as if it was on your figure. also bear in mind these rings are fragile also. but fortunately hematite rings are common and cheap.

hematite will vary with the person as some healers can use it and others can not. it depends on the person.