This Hematite Pyramid is a beautiful addition to any crystal collection. Measuring 32x32x27mm and weighing 53.1 grams, this natural stone has been soft-polished to enhance its unique beauty. Hematite is known for its grounding and protective properties, making it a great stone to have in your space. This particular pyramid originates from Brazil and is sure to bring a sense of calm and balance to your surroundings.
Hematite is opaque and is a common mineral, iron oxide (Fe2 3). It's Luster can be metallic, sub-metallic, dull, and earthy. It's steel-grey to black in crystals and massively crystalline ores, dull to bright "rust-red" in earthy, compact, fine-grained material. It dates back to the Mesozoic Period. When streak tested they are all is a rust-red.
Named in 1535-45; < Latin haematites bloodstone < Greek haimati´tes (lithós) blood-like (stone).
**The 'hematite' used in jewelry, often magnetized, is an artificially created material.
Hematite is also known as Alaska Black Diamond, Anhydroferrite, Haematite, Hematitogelite, Hematogelite (of Tucan), Iron Glance, Red Hematite, Red Iron Ore, Red Oxide of Iron, Ruddle and Sanguine.