Hematite Magnetic Tumbled Stones, 1 lb

Mirror-bright and metallic, with a strong magnetic pull, these tumbled stones carry hematite's signature silvery shine, and an honest word about them matters: a stone this strongly magnetic is man-made. Natural hematite is only faintly magnetic, so the powerfully magnetic material sold as magnetic hematite is a manufactured stone, often called hematine. This one-pound bag is a generous supply of it, smooth and polished.

It is a popular, affordable grounding stone, prized for its weight, its shine, and that satisfying magnetic click.

Key Features of These Magnetic Hematite Tumbled Stones

A full pound of magnetic stones. Roughly a pound of tumbled magnetic hematite, a generous working and craft supply.

Honestly man-made. Strongly magnetic hematite is a manufactured stone (hematine), not natural hematite, and we label it plainly as such.

Metallic shine and magnetic pull. Bright silver-gray luster with a strong magnetism that lets the stones click and cling together.

Product Details

• Weight: approximately 1 lb per bag
• Smooth tumbled stones; individual sizes vary
• Material: man-made magnetic hematite (hematine), a manufactured magnetized stone
• Strongly magnetic, with a metallic silver-gray shine
• SKU: GTMHEMB
• A manufactured material, so size and shape are fairly uniform but still vary

The Spiritual Significance

A clear word first. Natural hematite is an iron oxide with a metallic gray shine, but it is only weakly magnetic. The stones sold as magnetic hematite, with a pull strong enough to snap together, are a man-made material, usually a sintered ferrite known in the trade as hematine. We would rather say so than let the look imply a natural stone.

Crystal workers still reach for magnetic hematite for grounding and protection, borrowing the symbolism of iron: heavy, earthy, and steadying. Many enjoy the literal pull of the magnetism as a focus for that grounding intention, working the stones in pairs and feeling them draw together. Carried or held as a stone of intention, it can hold whatever grounding meaning you bring to it, no false natural claim required.

How To Use These Magnetic Hematite Tumbled Stones

1. Cleanse the stones on arrival and between workings with smoke or moonlight.
2. Hold one, or a clicking pair, when setting a grounding or protective intention.
3. Use them as weighty, metallic accents in grids and altar layouts.
4. Keep them away from pacemakers, watches, phones, and other sensitive electronics, since they are strongly magnetic.
5. Store them apart from young children and pets, who might swallow small magnetic stones, and re-cleanse as needed.

Pairs Well With

• White Sage Smudge Sticks to cleanse the stones and your space before ritual.
• White Selenite Wand to rest them on and recharge them between uses.
• Black Tourmaline Bracelet, 8mm to add a natural stone to the grounding work.
• Smoky Quartz Bracelet, 8mm for another grounding companion.
• Clear Quartz Polygon to anchor a grid alongside the magnetic stones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is magnetic hematite natural?

No. Natural hematite is only weakly magnetic. The strongly magnetic stones sold under this name are a man-made material, usually a sintered ferrite called hematine, made to look like hematite. These stones are that man-made magnetic material, and we label them clearly.

Why is it called hematite then?

Because it imitates hematite's metallic silver-gray shine, the trade adopted the familiar name. We keep it so you can find the product, but we are upfront that it is a manufactured magnetic stone rather than the natural mineral.

What is it used for?

It is worked with as a grounding and protective stone of intention, borrowing iron's steady, earthy symbolism. Many enjoy the magnetism itself, holding a clicking pair as a focus for grounding, and the bright stones are also popular for crafts and jewelry.

Are there any safety cautions?

Yes. Because the stones are strongly magnetic, keep them away from pacemakers and from sensitive electronics like watches, phones, and hard drives. Keep them away from young children and pets as well, since swallowing magnetic pieces can be dangerous.

How much is in a bag?

Each bag holds approximately one pound of tumbled magnetic hematite. Because it is a manufactured material sold by weight, the pieces are fairly uniform, though the exact count and individual sizes still vary from bag to bag.