Hematite: water, sunlight and care
Our sources do not confirm that Hematite is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested. Sunlight is not suggested for any stone in Heptyx.
Hematite at a glance
| What it is | Fe₂O₃ |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5.5–6.5 of 10 |
| Water | Not confirmed by our sources |
| Sunlight | No fading record in the sources. |
| Good to know | “Magnetic hematite” is mostly a synthetic material. |
How to care for Hematite
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Our sources do not confirm that Hematite is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Hematite in tradition
In crystal tradition, Hematite is associated with the root chakra. This is a tradition, not a physical property, and Heptyx makes no health claims for any stone.
Stones linked to the same chakra
Questions
Is Hematite safe in water?
Our sources do not confirm that Hematite is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
Can Hematite go in the sun?
Our sources have no fading record for Hematite, but Heptyx does not suggest sunlight for any stone: a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
How hard is Hematite?
Hematite is 5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
- geology.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- geology.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- crystals.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemselect.comAccessed 14 October 2026