wood, Hematite and Lava Rock

Hematite
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

Lava Rock
Emotional- Since lava is known for its grounding qualities, it’s wonderful for calming the emotions. In fact, the quality of fire springs from the ground, so in terms of healing gems, this lends itself to a calming- but intense- energy. Because it comes from raw energy, it’s considered to be a stone of rebirth and shedding unneeded layers of emotional attachment.
Spiritual- Lava stones are fantastic for stabilizing and grounding the root chakra. This is because of the strong connection to the earth and its creation within the center of Earth. In folk remedies, it was also given to soldiers to help them remain calm during battle.