Hematite is a type of iron ore and is mostly red in color. This stone is more abundant than other iron ores and is extracted from various mines. For this reason, it has different characteristics and properties according to the type of mine.
Hematite is in the group of minerals and the water in this rock is very low and the iron in it is about 70%. Hence, it is also known as oxide rock.
This stone, with the chemical formulaFe2O3, is one of the resistant and high-strength stones that is widely used in construction as well as jewelry.
Application of Hematite:
Hematite stone is used in various ways, some examples of which are mentioned below:
- Production of Stainless Materials and Paint
- Cement Manufacturing, Building Construction and Urban Development
- Steel & Iron Production
- Jewelry
- Iron Extraction
Properties of Hematite Stone
In addition to industrial applications, hematite has other interesting properties:
- Relief of all types of pain, especially leg and back pain
- Magnetization property
- Elimination of negative energies
- Anesthesia relief
- Possibility of re-forming the stone if it is immersed in water
- The stone melts if it is placed inside the hydrochloric acid