Hematite Bracelet Magnetic handmade

Hematite Properties & Meaning

**Hematite** is a common iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula **Fe₂O₃**. It is one of the main sources of iron ore and is widely distributed in rocks and soils around the world. Hematite typically forms in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous environments and can appear in a variety of colors—from metallic gray or black to reddish-brown, depending on its form and purity.

One of its most distinctive features is its reddish streak, which can be seen when the mineral is scratched across a piece of unglazed porcelain. Even when it appears dark or metallic, the streak remains a telltale red, due to the iron content. Hematite often occurs in forms like earthy masses, shiny metallic crystals, or banded iron formations (BIFs), which are ancient, layered sedimentary rocks composed of alternating bands of hematite and chert.

In addition to its industrial role as an iron ore, hematite has also been used as a pigment (known as red ochre) since prehistoric times and is sometimes polished and used as a gemstone or for decorative carvings.

It has a hardness of **5.5–6.5** on the Mohs scale and a relatively high density due to its iron content. While not magnetic in its pure form, it can become weakly magnetic if heated or altered.

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Product Description: One stripe of 100% authentic Hematite