Hematite is a common iron oxide compound that is widely found in rocks & soil. Though it appears black or brown due to iron content, it has a reddish hue when scratched.
It was used as pigment in cave paintings, to decorate the pharaohs' tombs in Egypt, & Native Americans used it as war paint. It is the reason Mars is red. The name hematite is derived from the Greek word for blood haima, due to the red coloration found in some varieties of hematite. The English name of the stone is derived from Middle French Hématite Pierre, which was imported from Latin Lapis Hæmatites around the 15th century, which originated from Ancient Greek haimatit?s litho ,or "blood-red stone".
Hematite helps to absorb negative energy and calms in times of stress or worry. Hematite is a very protective stone and is great to carry to help you stay grounded in many situations.
