Ancestralite
A variety of Hematite
What is Ancestralite?
Ancestralite is a trading, commercial name for a dark grey or rusty stone found in the Minas Gerais mine in Brazil. Reportedly, the material is a pseudomorph of martite, which is known as a variety of hematite.
Uses & Applications
Ancestralite is a rare form of the mineral hematite whose principal use is as an uncut stone valued by mineral and stone collectors. This mineral's two-toned brown and gray color also has some limited ornamental appeal, and it makes for an attractive tumbled stone. The stone can also be used in jewelry, such as pendants, beads, and necklaces.
Healing Properties
Ancestralite is said to clear out old, negative energy and bring in new, positive energy. Healers suggest that ancestralite can repair the damage of our ancestors, reducing the impact of historic physical issues and harmful thought patterns. It is believed to provide relief for attention disorders such as ADHD and ADD and counteracts the bodily effects of anxiety.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 2.690-3.220
- Birefringence
- 0.28
- Pleochroism
- Brownish red, yellowish red
- Optical Character
- Uniaxial negative
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Associated Chakras
Key Characteristics
Composition of Ancestralite
Iron Oxide
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Silver, dark grey, deep rusty red
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5 - 6
- Density
- 5.26 g/cm³
- Streak
- Reddish brown, rust-red
- Luster
- Metallic
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Fe2O3
- Elements
- Fe, O
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