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Hematite Magnetic Jewellery

Exclusive summary About Hematite Magnetic Jewellery By David Nivala

Hematite jewelry is no different in that when polished, hematite has a shiny look and is easy to work by the craftsman who make it.

Hematite is a mineral consisting of iron (III) oxide. Magnetic hematite is also available and has been turned into jewelry used for therapeutic purposes.

The benefits are said to be two fold:

1. Wearing fashionable magnetic jewelry allows non-invasive treatments to occurred without anyone knowing, and

2. The treatments can be easily transferred to other parts of the body.

Magnetic Therapy is considered safe for all except for:

1. Children under the age of seven

2. Pregnant Women

3. Individuals with pacemakers

4. Individuals with certain patches

5. When undergoing certain electronic tests

Hematite - Fashion Jewelry

The use of Hematite, for instance, in jewelry dates back to the ancient Egyptians. Red Ochre, the red colored clay is based on this same mineral.

Hematite (sometimes spelled Heamatite) is a mineral form of Iron(III) Oxide. Hematite is harder than pure iron but more brittle. High quality hematite is found in large quantities in England, Australia, Canada, Brazil and the Lake Superior region of the United States.

Hematite has two characteristics that make it ideal for the manufacture of jewelry. The quality of jewelry available varies greatly. Hematite jewelry is produced by many manufacturers throughout the world and the finished products does vary, due to the color variations.

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