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.