Hematite Bead Chips 16" - by the strand(24323)

The name Hematite is derived from the Greek word ‘hamatitis’, which means blood-red, the color of the mineral when it in powder form.

Ground hematite is used to manufacture a range of red pigments, ranging from lipstick to fire trucks. The importance of hematite is not restricted to colour only. Since the beginning of the Iron Age, hematite has played an integral role in human society as our primary source of iron for weapons, railroad lines, and building materials. Hematite is the most common and economically important source of iron in our world. Rust is simply another form of hematite and hematite dust is responsible for the reddish color of many soils and the Martian landscape.

China, Australia, Brazil, India, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, and the United States are the world's leading producers of iron ore.

Hematite is associated with the zodiac signs of Aries and Aquarius.

Hematite is a stone that is often used as a stone of grounding and protection. It is believed to strengthen our connection with the earth, making us feel safe and secure.

Hematite has a mohs hardness of 5.5 - 6.5.

This is a natural stone product. Please expect flaws and imperfections. You will receive an item that looks similar to the example pictured.