Mineral Properties: Hematite is an iron oxide mineral with a hexagonal crystal system. Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood, a reference to its color in powdered form.

Metaphysical Properties: Hematite is among the most effective stones for grounding oneself in the body and the physical world. It can counteract spaciness and confusion, helping one to see practical concerns and move forward with useful action. Hematite can be used to balance the auric field and align the chakras. It pulls stray energies down through the meridian system to the root chakra.