Hematite is a form of iron oxide and is an extremely grounding stone. It is known as the “Nurturing, Loving Grounding Stone” as it promotes self compassion, self love as it brings us out of excess mental activity to a space of inner connectedness and presence.
The botryoidal formations are formed when mineralization commenced around small growth nuclei such as sand or dust, with radial growth occurring equally in all directions giving these beautiful bubbly formations. Hematite is very dense and heavy and is millions of years old. it is also very protective and shielding of harmful EMF and microwave radiation.