| 	 Physical properties: 	Color: Steel Gray, Metalic Gray, Black, Rusty Red 	Rarity: Very Common 	Fun Fact: In ages past Hematite was used as a mirror. 	Category Oxide mineral  	Chemical formula iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3 	Identification  	Crystal habit Tabular to thick crystals  	Crystal system Trigonal - hexagonal scalenohedral  	Cleavage None  	Fracture Uneven to sub-conchoidal   | 		 Metaphysical guide: 	Grounding, Balancing, Detoxifying  	Primary Chakras: ALL especially Root and Solar 	Plexus Astrological signs: Aries, Aquarius 	Primary Chakra: ALL especially Root and Solar Plexus 	Astrological sign(s): Aries, Aquarius 	Vibration: Number 9... 		 	 	Hematite helps to absorb negative energy and calms in times of stress or worry. Hematite is a very protective stone and is great to carry to help you stay grounded in many situations.   	 |