This raw chunk of hematite displays grey metallic color sprinkled with red spots of oxidized iron. Due to the red color, this mineral has acquired the name hematite from the Greek word for blood. Due to its good hardness and luster, hematite is popular for jewelry making. It is shaped into beads, cabochons, tumble stones, and other jewelry items. Popular as the “Stone of Protection”, hematite is believed to offer calmness and stability to the wearer due to its grounding properties. Linked to the root chakra, it works as a protective shield. It is industrially useful as a radiation shield.
