{"product_id":"heart-hematite-1-5-x-1-75","title":"Hematite Heart - 1.75 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hematite Heart is shaped to a full, rounded body with softly domed faces, defined lobes and a clean central cleft narrowing to a rounded point. The stone is a near-black metallic with a mirror-bright polish closer to polished metal than to stone, throwing back light in a broad silver band that travels across the curve as the piece is turned. There is no banding or internal patterning; the only surface detail is scattered fine pitting that catches on close inspection. It is a comfortable hand size but strikingly heavy for it, dense enough that the weight registers the moment it is picked up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHematite is among the most widely carried stones in modern practice, valued in tradition as a settling, anchoring material rather than a stimulating one. Practitioners commonly reach for it during periods of pressure or scattered attention, and it is believed to help hold thought in order. In the Heart form it is often kept on a desk or work surface where it can be picked up and handled through the day, and it is a frequent choice as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Protection \u0026amp; Grounding\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Clarity \u0026amp; Focus\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Root\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Aries, Scorpio\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Rat, Tiger\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Mars\u003cbr\u003eElements: Earth, Fire\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Oxide\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Hematite\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003cbr\u003eForm: Heart\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 45 mm (1.8 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 112-142 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Sold by Single Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHematite is iron oxide, Fe2O3, crystallizing in the trigonal system at a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, the same mineral responsible for the colour of red rocks, rust, and red ochre. Its name comes from the Greek haema, meaning blood, after the red-brown streak it leaves when scratched across an unglazed surface, which remains the most reliable field identification despite the polished stone reading metallic silver-grey. That contrast between a red streak and a metallic body is a function of particle size rather than any inconsistency in the mineral. The material is natural and non-magnetic; magnetic material sold as hematite, sometimes called Hematine or marketed as Magnetite, is a man-made sintered product and a different thing entirely. Red ochre from hematite has been found at archaeological sites over 100,000 years old, ancient Egyptians used polished hematite as a mirror, and Roman gladiators reputedly rubbed it over their bodies before combat. Sources include Brazil, Australia, England, the USA, and China, with this material sourced from Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004402319590,"sku":"30408047-AS-B1-E13","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/a55de219-86f0-4247-ad22-b7f7f046802a.png?v=1787744303","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/heart-hematite-1-5-x-1-75","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}