About Hematite
Hematite is a heavy iron-ore stone that grounds and focuses. It is loved for staying calm and present under stress.
A heavy, dense stone favored for staying present and calm under stress.
History & folklore
Hematite's name comes from the Greek haima, 'blood', because it turns water red and leaves a red streak. Ground hematite made red ochre, used in cave paintings and burials for tens of thousands of years. Roman soldiers rubbed it on their bodies for protection in battle.
Correspondences
- Traditional uses
- Grounding, protection, focus
- Colour
- Metallic silver-grey
- Hardness
- 5.5–6.5 (Mohs)
- Element
- Earth / Fire
- Chakra
- Root
- Best day
- Saturday or Thursday
- Moon phase
- Waning moon — for protection, clearing and letting go
- Intentions
- Grounding, Protection
Ways to work with it
- Hold it during grounding meditations.
- Carry it in your pocket on stressful days.
- Place it under your pillow if you feel scattered.
Where it comes from
Hematite is a major iron ore found worldwide. Natural hematite leaves a reddish streak on unglazed tile. Magnetic 'hematite' is a man-made material called hematine.
Hematite rusts in water — keep it dry. Most magnetic 'hematite' is a man-made material.
Spells to try
Pairs well with
Black TourmalineProtection, grounding, shielding
JetProtection, grounding, mourning
ObsidianProtection, truth, shadow work
Tiger's EyeConfidence, courage, protectionCorrespondences are traditional associations gathered from folk practice and modern craft books. They vary between sources, and they are not medical advice. Read our editorial approach.