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Hematite

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Hematite

The Grounding Stone

Color
Metallic silver-black
Chakra
Root
Zodiac
Aries, Aquarius
Element
Fire
Hardness
5.5–6.5 (Mohs)
Origin
England, Brazil, Australia

Heavy, cool, and mirror-bright, Hematite is one of the most reached-for grounding stones — its iron-rich density said to pull scattered energy back down into the body and into the present moment.

Used for:

  • Grounding and stabilizing during stress or overwhelm
  • Boosting focus, willpower, and confidence
  • Absorbing negative energy before it takes hold
  • Balancing lighter, more ethereal stones in a combination piece

Almost always found layered into blends — its dense energy anchors whatever it's paired with.