Hematite is a stone whose properties amaze

Bloodstone, red iron ore, iron mica - as soon as do not call hematite. The stone properties are very strong, they were known to mankind even in ancient times. There is a legend according to which the bloodstained appeared in places where the earth was watered by human blood. Its name was received in the 4th century BC. From the philosopher Theophrastus. Long ago hematite made brooches, bracelets, beads, inserted into rings and earrings. He always attracted to himself a metallic luster with a dark red tint.

Large deposits of this stone are concentrated in the USA, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Italy and Switzerland, although the bloodstone is not considered a precious gem and is found in almost all countries. After processing, it is very easy to confuse hematite with a jet, black agate or obsidian. The stone properties are unusual, they help distinguish it from forgery with the help of hardness, strong metallic luster and a characteristic reddish color.

From time immemorial it was believed that hematite stores the power of martial Mars in itself, so it contains a huge energy field that can be used for both good and bad purposes. In ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, magical properties were attributed to the stone, so it was worn by sorcerers, priests, shamans. He is able to protect his owner, even from astral attacks. Only persistent, strong spirit and self-confident people are helped by hematite. The properties of the mineral do not always favorably affect both the host and the surrounding, with it still necessary To work out to work.

It is generally believed that those who find the relationship with the blood, not for that reason all enemies will die. If a person is weak in the astral plane, insecure, then he can easily destroy hematite. Stone, whose properties are well manifested, if it is trimmed in silver. Women are recommended to wear a ring with it on the index finger of the left hand, and men - on the right. For magical practices, the bloodstone should be sent to copper.

In the number of magical minerals in the Middle Ages, hematite stone was included . The sign of the zodiac to which he fits most is Scorpio. But Gemini, Pisces and Virgos should stay away from it. A ring with a bloodstone can protect a sorcerer from the negative of the spirit caused by him. Perhaps that's why the magicians during the rituals drew a protective pentagram on the floor with a mineral.

In India is a symbol of courage and wisdom of hematite. Stone, the properties of which are very strong, in the old days stopped severe bleeding, treated tumors, inflammations, extinguished sudden outbursts of anger, helped with disorders of the nervous system, intestinal ulcers. Mineral is able to stop lacrimation and cure eczema of the eyes. The cost of hematite is quite small, there are enough natural reserves of this mineral, but fakes are still encountered. To find out where the real stone is, and where - the fake one, you need to compare identical in size specimens - natural will always be heavier. A natural bloodstone, if held by chipped porcelain, will leave a characteristic red strip.