Hematite Sphere 55mm — Large Metallic Grounding Crystal

A hematite sphere, 55mm across and 352 grams, in excellent quality with a genuinely striking metallic sheen when polished. At this size the weight becomes noticeably obvious the moment you pick it up, a real physical expression of hematite's grounding reputation, tied firmly to the root chakra.

Hematite's name traces back to the Greek word for blood, a reference to the deep red powder the mineral produces when ground down, even though a polished piece like this reads as a cool metallic black. That red streak is the classic way mineralogists confirm genuine hematite, distinguishing it from imitation materials.

A closer look at this piece

Hematite is an iron oxide, one of the world's most significant iron ores, and its density comes directly from that iron content, which is why a sphere this size feels considerably heavier than a quartz or calcite piece of the same dimensions. Genuine hematite is not magnetic, unlike hematine, a manufactured magnetic look-alike often sold under the same name, so a piece like this that doesn't stick to a magnet is a good sign of authenticity.

• Stone: Natural hematite, not dyed, not treated
• Form & size: Polished sphere, 55mm (2.1 in)
• Weight: 352g (12.4 oz)
• Chakras: Root

Living with your sphere

At this weight a stand or dish is worth having, and it makes a genuine centrepiece on a desk, altar, or entryway table, a placement traditionally used to keep unwanted energy from entering a space. Hematite sits at Mohs 5.5 to 6.5, reasonably hard-wearing, though it's still worth lifting and setting it down with care given its brittleness at the edges. A dry soft cloth keeps the polish bright.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.