Hematite

Chemistry: Fe2O3, Iron Oxide
NAME ORIGIN: From the Greek, haimatites, “bloodlike'” in allusion to vivid red color of the powder
Notable occurrences include England, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and the Lake Superior region
Forms in masses, granular shapes,  & botryoidal (uncommon) shapes
A ‘Stone for the Mind’ that can be used for mental attainment, memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge
Harmonizes the yin-yang energies, and balances body, mind, and spirit
Revitalizes, grounds and stabilizes ones energies
Heals karmic anger and rages while fostering peace and non-aggression
Used to stop bleeding and hemorrhaging, to help menstrual flow, and if placed on the forehead to draw out the heat from fever
Used to treat blood disorders, insomnia
Aligns the spine
Astrological signs of Aries & Aquarius