Hematite Cross Healing Crystal pendant gold - Brazil Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 0.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 2.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Location Sao Paulo, SP See more about 'Hematite Cross Healing Crystal pendant gold - Brazil' Description HEMATITE CRYSTAL CROSS PENDANT - GOLD About Brazilian Minerals Brazil produces the greatest variety of gems and semi-precious stones in the world, including diamonds, emeralds and amethyst.  Some of the most spectacular gems come from the region near the city of Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais. About Hematite   Hematite or haematite is the mineral form of Iron (III) oxide, (Fe2O3), one of several iron oxides. The ore sometimes contains slight amounts of titanium. When shaped into ornaments, it is often called black diamond. Hematite is a very common mineral, coloured black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish brown, or red. It is mined as the main ore of iron. Varieties include Bloodstone, Iron Rose, Kidney Ore, Martite, Paint Ore, Specularite (Specular Hematite), Rainbow Hematite and Titano-hematite. While the forms of hematite vary, they all have a rust-red streak. Deposits of grey hematite are typically found in places where there has been standing water or mineral hot springs, such as those in Yellowstone. The mineral can precipitate out of water and collect in layers at the bottom of a lake, spring, or other standing water. But hematite can also occur without water, as the result of volcanic activity. The name hematite is derived from the Greek word for blood, since sometimes hematite can be red, as in Rouge, a powderized form of hematite. It shares this root with the word hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-transporting molecule in red blood cells, the iron of which causes blood to be red. The color of hematite lends it well in use as a pigment. Especially nice specimens of hematite come from England, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and the Lake Superior region of the United States and Canada. Physical Properties: ColorHematite is a mineral appearing as metallic gray, red gray, red brown with a metallic luster; it may even look more like a metal than a mineral when encountered in nature. The name Hematite originates from the Greek word for blood, haima, which refers to the dark red color of the mineral’s streak. When crushed, Hematite will turn water red. Specular Hematite (Hematite with a reflective finish) has iridescent colors in its finish. Thin slices of Hematite appear red and transparent. CrystalHematite crystals are members of the Trigonal System group, which is a subset of the Hexagonal system. It is also conchoidal and may appear as a phantom within other crystals. UsesHematite, with its high iron content is a very useful mineral. As just mentioned, its chemical composition contains a high percentage of Iron (70%) and it is the primary ore used to create Iron. Beyond its use as an ore, jewelers appreciate its shiny luster for creating engravings, cameos, cabochons, beads and imitation diamonds. Red Ochre is a pigment created from Hematite that was used in Native American cultures for face paint. FormsHematite appears in many forms in nature, such as Kidney Ore, a bumpy ore that has an appearance likened to a kidney; Hematite Rose, a formation with crystals in the shape of petals; Tiger Iron, a sedimentary rock with Hematite mixed into its multiple layers; Oolitic, sedimentary deposits of small, circular Hematite grains; and Micaceous Hematite, a scaly, shiny stone valued for decorative uses. Its soft Earthy, form is called Red Ochre. Hematite often appears within other crystals such as Aventurine or as phantom crystals. Chemical Name: Iron Oxide, Fe2O3 Hardness: 5.5-6.5 Specific Gravity: 5.2-5.3 Cleavage: none Not Magnetic Fracture: Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintered Refractive Index: 2.94-3.22 Transparency: Opaque naturally; when thinly sliced, transparent with a red tint Specular-mirrored finished Luster: metallic or dull Crystal Sytem: Trigonal Crystal Habits: tubular, twinned, micaceous, botroudal, oolitic Subject to rusting   Metaphysical Properties: In Western Astrology, Hematite is associated with Capricorn, Aries and Aquarius, all signs whose supposed personalities are in need of a good, calming and grounding stone. Saturn rules the stone in astrology, but in Roman Myth, Hematite is a symbol of Mars, their incarnation of the God of War. It also symbolizes the hour of 2 a.m. Because of its powers to calm and reduce stress, Hematite is often recommended by Crystal Healers as an aid in bringing about sound sleep by creating a calm, meditative state within in the mind. Further, they credit it with healing the effects of Jet lag and eliminating worry, which can cause insomnia, resulting in a happier person more in touch with his or her inner self. Followers of the New Age religion believe that as the symbol of the Roman God of War, Hematite is a stone of protection, a belief originating from the Roman belief that it could protect and strengthen warriors going into a battle. In modern times, the powers of protection that spiritualists apply to the stone has expanded into the spiritual realm, where they believe Hematite can transform or absorb negativity or evil. It is also a worry stone with excellent emotional grounding properties that calm the mind and clears it of the distractions of stress. In this state, the person is ready for exploration of higher levels of consciousness. With this calming effect, they consider it helpful in meditation leading to astral projection and the communication of love’s energy. Further, they say that Hematite is a lawyers’ stone that brings positive judgments in legal matters and it is a stone that helps one remain true to his or her inner self. Hematite is associated with the Wicca Sabbats of Imbolc, a celebration of the approach of Spring and Samhain, which is Halloween, the Wicca New Year.  The number 4 and number 7 vibrations correspond to Hematite.   Human cultures have long associated Hematite with blood because of the deep red color of its streak. The root of the name Hematite is the Greek word for blood, haima. This has given rise to much of the healing myths that surround Hematite today.   Physical HealingAs mentioned above, mineral and crystal healers associate Hematite with blood and use it in their rituals for treating blood-related illnesses such as hemophilia, anemia, heart, kidney and liver diseases, cardio-vascular weakness, menstrual cramps, and nose bleeds. They also recommend it for use in treating the stress of jet lag, birth and surgery, tumors, insomnia, leg cramps, nervous disorders and fevers. Hematite was also a Native American remedy for dental problems, pimples, canker sores and alcohol abuse. Mental HealingCrystal healers credit Hematite with the ability to bring about a calm mental state, improve memory, mental focus and concentration, bolster self-confidence, and increase the effectiveness of logical processes of the brain. Considered by followers of the New Age to be an excellent stone for treating mental stress, Hematite has a reputation for helping people bring order to mentally chaotic situations by drawing tension out of the body, neutralizing negativity and releasing anger. They also recognize its power for increasing mental function and believe it can improve memory, mathematical processes, logic, creativity and mental dexterity. Finally, it is an excellent aid in meditation, recognized by healers for calming the mental state, tuning the consciousness and increasing the pathways that lead to inner knowledge.   Item Details Type: Hematite Size: The cross measures between 25-30mm (1-1.25 inch) from top to bottom and between 18-20mm from side to side (0.75 inches) - sizes vary slightly since we have several samples of this same item.  We do select each one of them individually to assure a minimum standard of quality. Description: Crystal is set on a gold plated fixture that allows for it to be worn as a pendant or with a necklace.        If you are looking for a chain to accompany this piece or other similar items, visit our store. Store, Payment & Shipping Details About Our Store In our store you will find a broad range of products from Brazil. We specialize primarily in beach fashion and carry several top bikini brands from Brazil, in many styles that are often hard to find outside Brazil. We also sell one-piece swimsuits, sarongs, athletic wear, bags and intimate wear.  Visit our store to see our full range of products.     Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Payment Details We prefer PayPal for all payments due to its convenience for both the buyer as well as the seller. PayPal is a secure payment service owned by eBay and accepts payments with all major credit cards and echecks. It is not necessary to open a PayPal account to make a payment. If you have any questions on how to use PayPal, feel free to contact us and we will try to help out. Please note that all echeck payments must be cleared by your banking institution (usually takes 3-4 days) before we mail out the item. We are located in Brazil, which means that personal checks are not accepted by local banking institutions. Please do not send us cash - the postal service is fairly reliable here in Brazil, but we will not be responsible if payments go missing in the mail. 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