Natural specimen, illustrative.
Hematite · Mohs 5–6.5
Hematite
An iron oxide with metallic lustre. Strongly magnetic 'hematine' beads may be manufactured substitutes and require disclosure.
- Composition
- Fe2O3
- Hardness
- 5–6.5 on the Mohs scale · scratch resistance, not toughness
- Birthstone
- No modern month assignment
- Care
- Clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soapy water; rinse briefly and dry. Avoid heat, chemicals, ultrasonic cleaning and hard impacts. Ask about treatments before cleaning.
- Paired with
- Metal element
- Symbolic
- Grounding · Root chakra. Design vocabulary, not a physical effect.
Pairs well with
Stones that share its meaning.
Garnet
Garnet group · Mohs 6.5–7.5
Grounding · Confidence
Bloodstone
Chalcedony · Mohs 6.5–7
Grounding · Confidence
Ruby
Corundum · Mohs 9
Confidence · Connection
Spinel
Spinel · Mohs 8
ConfidenceGem properties describe materials. Chakra and intention pairings are symbolic traditions and Mulu design choices, not measured energy or medical effects. Stones are not proven to treat disease or improve sleep.