in 1 lb comes approximately 23-25 pcs Hematite means ‘blood stone’ and it is an element of iron/metal, which is why Hematite is an essential stone to work with during your spiritual journey. Why was Hematite called ‘blood stone’? Because, when it is found naturally, the iron content is covered in rust which makes it look red. In Ancient Rome, hematite was a popular stone for decorative purposes. Jewelry, weapons, and even armor decorated with Hematite were traded widely. Hematite’s spiritual meaning is to bring balance to both the etheric body and the physical body. And due to its magnetic nature and our ying-yang energies, its nature is to bring us back to equilibrium. Properties Of Hematite Physical Properties Hematite is a shiny, dark-colored reddish-brown stone found in South Africa and all over the world. It consists mainly of iron, which gives it its metallic sheen. Hematite stones are opaque, not the strongest of stones (it has a 5-6 on the Mohs hardness scale).