WholesaleHematite

Heavy, metallic silver-black iron ore. Tumbled stones, beads, bracelets, spheres and tourmaline with hematite.

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Stone notes

Hematite: the blood stone of iron

Polished, it looks like silver metal. Scratch it and it bleeds red.

Hematite is iron oxide, the same compound as rust, and the most important ore of iron in the world. Its name comes from the Greek word for blood. Polished hematite is a mirror-bright silver-black, but rub it on unglazed porcelain and it leaves a red-brown streak. That red streak is the quickest test there is.

Ground into powder, hematite is red ochre, one of the oldest pigments people have used. It coloured cave paintings and is still made into paint today. The red earth of many deserts, and the red of Mars, comes from fine-grained hematite.

The shiny beads at most bead counters are often not natural hematite. Strongly magnetic "hematite" is a man-made material, usually called hematine or magnetic hematite. Real hematite is barely magnetic at all. Gold, copper and rainbow hematite beads have a thin metal coating on top. All of these are fine to sell, as long as the label says what they are.

Hematite also grows with other minerals. Tourmaline with hematite pairs black tourmaline with red-brown and silver hematite in one stone, and quartz can be coloured red by tiny hematite flakes. For a shop, hematite's weight is its best sales tool. Put one in a customer's hand and they notice it straight away.

Polished hematite looks like silver. Rub it on porcelain and the streak is blood red.

About the stone

What is hematite?

Plus d'infos

L'hématite est un oxyde de fer, un minéral rocheux abondamment présent à la surface de la Terre et dans la croûte terrestre. On le trouve dans les roches ignées, métamorphiques et sédimentaires du monde entier. C'est le minerai de fer le plus important.

Origine

Chine, Maroc et Brésil

Propriétés physiques

La couleur de l'hématite varie du noir au gris acier en passant par l'argent, et du rouge au brun rougeâtre jusqu'au noir. Elle obtient une dureté comprise entre 5 et 6,5 sur l'échelle de Mohs, avec un éclat métallique, submétallique ou terreux et une diaphanéité opaque.

L'hématite n'est pas magnétique en soi, bien que les spécimens contiennent souvent de la magnétite, ce qui rend son identification difficile. La caractéristique déterminante de l'hématite qui facilite l'identification est sa ligne rouge.

S'il est présent et que le spécimen possède toujours des propriétés magnétiques, il s'agit probablement d'une combinaison de magnétite et d'hématite.

Propriétés métaphysiques

L'hématite inspire la vie intérieure et aide à maintenir la paix intérieure. L'hématite a la réputation d'aider les gens à mettre de l'ordre dans des situations mentalement chaotiques en évacuant les tensions du corps, en neutralisant la négativité et en libérant la colère.

Il est utilisé dans la région du Centre pour l'équilibre et l'ancrage, dans le Sud-Est pour l'estime de soi et dans la région du Nord-Est pour la culture personnelle.

Les Égyptiens utilisaient l'hématite pour calmer l'hystérie et l'anxiété et en faisaient des amulettes. Les soldats romains la portaient pour se protéger. Les Chinois considèrent l'hématite comme étant de nature plus yang. Les Amérindiens utilisaient l'ocre rouge pour les cérémonies et pour la peinture de guerre.

C'est une excellente aide à la méditation, reconnue par les guérisseurs pour calmer l'état mental, accorder la conscience. Elle est associée aux chakras de la base, du cœur, du lien, du sacrum et du plexus solaire.

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Mineral: Hematite, iron oxide (Fe2O3), the main ore of iron
Hardness: 5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale; brittle
Colour: Metallic silver-grey to black when polished, red-brown when earthy; always a red-brown streak
Weight: Very dense, about twice as heavy as quartz for its size
Magnetism: Natural hematite is only very weakly magnetic. Strongly magnetic beads are man-made hematine

Varieties

Kinds of hematite we stock

Natural, coated and man-made hematite, clearly marked. Numbered pieces are one of a kind.

Photos are real pieces from our stock. Tap a variety to see what is in stock now.

In crystal traditions

What hematite is traditionally used for

In crystal traditions hematite is the grounding stone, linked with focus, steadiness and protection. Its red powder has been used in rituals and art since the earliest times.

GroundingFocusStrengthProtectionChakra: RootZodiac: Aries, Aquarius

Traditional associations, shared as folklore. They are not health or medical claims.

Silver-black beads

Natural, coated or magnetic hematite?

Three kinds of hematite bead sit side by side in most bead shops. A fridge magnet and a look at the colour tell them apart.

	Natural hematite	Coated hematite	Magnetic hematine
What it is	Natural iron oxide	Hematite or hematine with a thin metal coating	Man-made iron compound
Magnet test	Barely or not attracted	Same as the bead underneath	Strongly attracted; beads stick together
Colour	Silver-grey to black	Gold, copper, rainbow and other metallic colours	Silver-black
Streak	Red-brown	Red-brown under the coating	Varies; not a reliable test
In our titles	Hematite	(Enhanced)	Magnetic, (Synthetic)

Real, treated or fake?

Natural hematite is only very weakly magnetic. If beads snap together or jump to a fridge magnet, they are man-made hematine. Our titles say "Magnetic" and "(Synthetic)".
Gold, copper and rainbow hematite colours are a thin metal coating. Our coated strands are marked "(Enhanced)".
Rub a hidden spot on unglazed porcelain (the back of a tile). Natural hematite leaves a red-brown streak.
Natural hematite is very heavy for its size and stays cool in the hand. Plastic or painted copies feel light.
Brown hematite is an old trade name for earthy iron oxides, which often means limonite or goethite rather than hematite itself.

Care and cleaning

Keep hematite dry. Water and sweat can leave rust-coloured spots, especially on rough pieces and chips. Wipe it dry after handling.
Do not use salt or salt water. Dust with a dry, soft cloth.
Hematite is brittle. Tumbled stones and spheres chip or crack if they are dropped on a hard floor.
Coated beads scratch. Store them apart from other stones and keep perfume and cleaners off them.
Keep magnetic hematine away from phones, bank cards and other magnets.

How shops sell hematite

Tumbled hematite and hematite bead bracelets are the steady sellers. Keep a bowl of tumbled stones next to the bracelets at the till.
Let customers feel the weight. Leave one tumbled stone out on a dish marked "pick me up".
Hematite is a strong men's and unisex seller. Group it with black onyx and tiger's eye in a "for him" corner.
Sell magnetic hematine as a novelty and say so on the label. Honest labels keep customers coming back.
Put the tourmaline with hematite spheres on their own stand at eye level as statement pieces, and sell the 1 lb free-form bag by the piece.

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On the shelf

How to display hematite

Hematite is a mirror. Give it light to reflect and a background that makes the silver read.

Light from aboveA spotlight over polished hematite makes it flash like metal. Under flat light it looks dull grey.
Pale backgroundWhite, linen or light wood keeps silver-black stones from disappearing. Avoid black velvet.
Keep it dryDo not show hematite near water features, misters or plant displays. Damp leaves rust spots.
Sort by typeKeep natural, coated and magnetic beads in separate, labelled trays so nobody mixes them up.

Questions

Hematite FAQ

Is magnetic hematite real hematite?

No. Magnetic hematite, also called hematine, is a man-made material. Natural hematite is only very weakly magnetic. Our titles mark it as magnetic or synthetic.

Why does hematite feel so heavy?

It is an iron oxide with a high density, roughly twice that of quartz.

What does Enhanced mean on hematite strands?

The gold or copper colour is a thin surface coating over the bead. Plain hematite is silver-grey to black.

Why is hematite called the blood stone?

The name comes from the Greek word for blood. Although polished hematite is silver-black, it leaves a red-brown streak and grinds to a red powder.

Can hematite go in water?

No. Keep hematite dry. Water and salt can leave rust-coloured spots. Dust it with a dry cloth.

What is tourmaline with hematite?

A stone that holds black tourmaline and hematite together. It shows black, silver and red-brown patches and is sold as tumbled stones and numbered spheres.

Can I buy hematite without a minimum order?

Yes. There is no minimum order. Approved wholesale customers see their wholesale price on every product once signed in.

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