Hematite on Quartz Cluster

I have been buying crystals for 15 years. From time to time Nature throws in something that is spectacularly different. This is one such crystal. This is  Hematite Blades on Quartz Cluster which has stunning hematite flowers clinging to the outside of the quartz. China seems to be the only country that grows it in this form. I have collected a few over my 15 years every second or third year when they pop up as they are rare. We have only one larger one remaining at Crows Nest.

The quartz is translucent with one point having great clarity. There are heaps of hematite blades. It is on a strong brown matrix shot through with hematite and quartz. The back/base has been cut flat.

I expect geological collectors will be the buyers or the recipients of these although I have sold quite a few to people who enjoy crystals for metaphysical reasons too.

This hematite on quartz cluster will need an acrylic stand to display well if you want it on a shelf.

Weight	146 g
Dimensions	85 × 49 × 38 mm
Colour	Black, Clear / Cloudy
Country Crystal Grew	China
Size	Medium

Healing Properties

Benefits of Hematite and Variations

• This section includes: Hematite, Rainbow Hematite, Kidney Ore, Hematite with Magnetite
• Other section cover: Hematite in Quartz, Fire Quartz, Harlequin Quartz, ...

Hematite (Iron Oxide, Haematite)

Grounding, Protecting, Harmonising

• Very calming and grounding stone when your mind is not your own - opening up the lower chakras even when worn as a pendant.
• Supports timid women, boosts self esteem and survivability, resistance to stress.
• Improving clear thinking as you come to terms with mistakes and to accepting their learning experience.
• Dissolves negativity and protects more from entering the aura.
• Brings attention to unfulfilled desires that are driving life.
• Increases energy and vitality - great helper for the blood.
• Useful for study of mathematical and technical information.
• Great to use with past life journeying to keep soul protected and re-ground it to the Earth.
• For some, a shiny surface crystal can aid astral projection while protecting the spirit.
• Cleanses and oxygenates blood thus increasing energy & vitality.
• BE AWARE: Do NOT carry if you have a pace maker.

Additional Properties of Varieties

Rainbow Haematite (Rainbow Hematite)

Mental Capabilities, Original Thinking, Release Limitations

• 3 forms: one is very tiny crystals - quite flat structure, others show crystals although one is more delicate and feels more feminine than the coarse one which feels more masculine. The courses version are usually man-treated hematite.
• Stone of the Mind - enhances mental capabilities & original thinking.
• Encourages on "to reach for the sun" by releasing limitations of your mind.
• Dissolves negativity and reduces stress.

Hematite Kidney Ore

• Botryoidal form of iron.
• Helps with survival.
• Fortifies willpower and brings unfilled wished to light. brings attention to basic needs and physical well being.
• Promotes iron assimilation. Fortifies kidneys and intestines.

Specular Hematite (Specularite)

• From Champion Mine, Michigan - variety of hematite with a rich metallic luster on a sparkling silvery polished surface.
• Excellent chakra balancer, toner and stabilizer.
• Excellent mineral for subtle body system practitioners and all physical/subtle body energy movement practices such as Tai Chi.
• Promotes the aspiration to your personal goals regardless of what is perceived as acceptable, releasing all judgment.
• Assists in grounding high level spiritual energy to the reality of every day life.
• Keep on your desk to counter the ill effects of your computer on your energy body.

Hematite with Magnetite

• Helps progress and engagement.
• Promotes striving for improvement in one's situation in life.

Geological Information

Geological Information of Hematite (Haematite)

Mineral form of iron oxide one of the three most common forms and mined mostly to extract iron.

General Identification

• Type: Mineral
• Class: Oxide
• Member of Group: Iron
• Mohs Hardness: 5.5–6.5
• Formula: iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃, α-Fe₂O₃
• Crystal System: Trigonal
• Crystal Habit: Tabular to thick crystals; micaceous or platy, commonly in rosettes; radiating fibrous, reniform, botryoidal or stalactitic masses, columnar; earthy, granular, oolitic
• Lustre / Diaphaneity: Metallic to splendent, Opaque
• Colour: Metallic gray, dull to bright red

Special Notes

• Comes in many different forms:
  • botryoidal,
  • blade,
  • rosettes,
  • sparkly ...
• Its popularity in jewellery rose in England during the Victorian era, due to its use in mourning jewelry.
• Can be made to be a magnet.
• The sparkly form from USA and India can sometimes tarnish creating Rainbow Hematite.
  • most Rainbow Hematite available on the market is actually carborundum - a man-made carbon and silica combo.
• More geological information.

Information About Hematite Varieties

Hematoid Quartz, Harlequin Quartz and Tangerine Quartz, Red Quartz

• Iron and its oxide varieties: limonite, hematite, magnetite in Quartz can be hard to pick which is which
• Mineral Class: Silicates

Orange River Quartz

• Found at the Orange River which forms the natural border between South Africa and Namibia.
• Colors range from bright oranges and reds to maroon and pink.
• Often there are fully formed (or almost) phantoms and colours are: red, maroon, white, pink or black.