A natural diamond shaped hematite stone wrapped with flat silver aluminum wire. This comes with a 24 inch silver plated rope chain. The hematite is polished and magnetic.

Hematite is a very strong protection stone. It enhances focus, courage, optimism, trust, stability, and balance. It is also believed to bring good luck and good health. Hematite gives protection and absorbs negativity. It is a great stone for grounding.

Hematite is a good stone for students, mathematicians and engineers. It repels negativity when worn as a charm or as jewelry. Native Americans are said to have used it in their war paint. In the 18th century, Europeans wore it as mourning jewelry.

Hematite was discovered by one of NASA's Exploration Rovers on Mars in 2004. Millions of tiny spheres were found at two sites and were nicknamed Blueberries by the scientists. Because hematite is formed in the presence of water, the discovery was very interesting. They said that knowing how the hematite on Mars was formed will help understand the past environment and determine if it was capable of supporting life.

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Many stones are susceptible to fading, and they should be kept out of direct sunlight. Do not use hot water or salt water to clean them. Stone properties and descriptions are for informational purposes only and do not offer any guaranteed outcomes. Also, they are not intended as a substitute for medical care.