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. Hematite is also good for working with the Root Chakra, helping to transform negative energies into a more positive vibration. Those in relationships can benefit from the cooperation vibe coming from Hematite.An excellent grounding crystal. It grounds the kundalini like no other crystal can. It not just grounds it, it links it to the center of the earth. If you ever feel the need to ground, pick up a hematite.

Hematite can help one to find their own, unique gifts and to release self-imposed limitations, while still maintaining a healthy amount of self-control. Hematite aids in the Ascension process, by facilitating the integration of higher spiritual energies into our physical 3-D existence. This allows those who are doing spiritual work to still be able to function in the physical world and relate to others.

Carry Hematite when in need of balance and equilibrium, or when having difficulty focusing energies. Hematite is also said to be useful in legal situations, and is thought to strengthen self-confidence.

Physically, Hematite is also used to protect against geopathic stress and electromagnetic smog, and is said to be a great detoxifying stone, helpful for the liver and the blood.

Caution: Natural Hematite may contain a very slight magnetic charge. Please check with your doctor before working with this crystal if you wear a pacemaker. Items marketed as "Magnetic Hematite" are not actually Hematite at all and should be avoided by those wearing a pacemaker.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Hematite

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Trigonal-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Fe2O3 Iron Oxide

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aquarius-(January-20-to-February-18), Aries-(March-21-to-April-19)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-9

HARDNESS: 5-to-6-Hardness

COLOR: Gray, Silver-(metallic-gray)

LOCATION: Brazil, China, India, Madagascar, Morocco

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: hee-muh-tahyt

MINERAL CLASS: Oxides-Mineral-Class

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Addictions, Aids-Concentration, Anemia, Back-Problems-and-Pain, Blood-Cleansing-and-Detoxing, Blood-Clotting, Bones-Broken, Circulatory-Problems, Detoxifying, Focus, High-Blood-Pressure, Inflammation, Insomnia, Kidney-Disorders-and-Health, Leg-Cramps, Menstrual-Cramps-and-Menstruation, Multiple-Sclerosis, Nervous-Disorders, Nose-Bleed, Nutrient/Mineral/Vitamin-Absorption, Pain-Relief, Physical-Strength, Smoking-Addiction-and-Cessation, Tissue-Health-and-Healing, Weakness, Yin-and-Yang-Energy

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Anger-Diffusing-or-Release, Courage, Dispel-or-Release-Negativity, Emotional-Balance, Emotional-Pain, Self-Confidence-and-Self-Worth

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Awareness, Balance, Grounding, Harmony, Spiritual-Protection

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful silver color, high luster, opaque, < 10% matrix

A GRADE: Nice silver color, some luster, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix

B GRADE: Poor silver color, opaque, and/or > 25% matrix

AFFIRMATION: My life is filled with balance and harmony.

QUESTION: What methods do you use to ground yourself?

REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/Hematite_and_Panda_Animal_Totem_Articles_13629.html