Hematite Tumbled Gemstones are sold by the ounce and that is the best way to purchase semiprecious gemstones. High quality semiprecious gemstones sold in one ounce packages.
The gemstones are finished in a high polished finish and ready to be used in their current condition, or usable as decoration in a larger creation.
Some customers use our gemstones as the main settings in high quality jewelry creations. That is just how good our gemstones are when received.
Although there is no single measurement to describe our stones, we will provide you with the average dimensions of our stones to give you an idea of what the stones may appear as far as sizing is concerned.
The average sized Hematite Tumbled Gemstone is approximately 1” or 25.4mm X .5” or 12.7mm X .75” or 19.05mm.
Hematite is said to enhance one's physical energy and vitality, and to calm emotions and boost self-esteem. It is also said to enhance memory and intellect.
Hematite is said to help strengthen the circulatory system and to help in the treatment of blood and kidney disorders.
Used as an ornamental stone since early times, hematite has sometimes erroneously been called black diamond.
The ancient Egyptians used it to treat hysteria, to reduce inflammation and to place in tombs. Engraved hematite seals have been found in the ruins of ancient Babylon.
Hematite usually occurs as massive, opaque material with a metallic luster, showing a blood red color when cut into thin slices.
Hematite is an important ore of iron and it's blood red color (in the powdered form) lends itself well in use as a pigment.
Hematite gets its name from a Greek word meaning blood-like because of the color of its powder.
Ancient superstition held that large deposits of hematite formed from battles that were fought and the subsequent blood that flowed into the ground.
Hematite Tumbled Gemstones sold by the ounce are full of potential uses.
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