• Strung on durable woven string.
• Unique natural shiny Hematine.
• 6mm round beads with dividers.
• Adjustable tension - natural stone.
• Comes in a FREE gift box.

• Imported from USA.

Natural 6mm-bead Hematine stone tasbih/prayer beads with 5-bead counter. 99 beads with dividers at every 33 beads. Has a small black plastic alif bead and small plastic diamond-shaped beads on each side of the dividers. Comes in a gift box. Made in Indonesia. *Limited edition! Small quantity available! Hematine in Islam Hadid-i Sini (Hadid chini, Hadid THeen) coming from the Arabic (حديد صيني ) Hadeed “Iron” and Seeni “Chinese”. Hadid theen is believed to refer to the gemstone Hematine. It is thought that Ali wore this gem for strength. Islamic lore cautions against wearing Hematine constantly; instead it should be worn for protection when confronting a tyrant or an oppressor. Hematine as a Stone Hematine, an iron oxide, derives its name from the Greek word for blood, since it is red when sliced thinly or powdered. Hematine is one of very few gemstones with a metallic luster. Hematine is always opaque and is typically a blackish grey. When highly polished it can sometimes look like silver. Hematine is a remarkably dense material, with a specific gravity much higher than corundum or zircon. Hematine in Metaphysical and Crystal Healing Hematine is thought to stimulate the absorption of iron and in turn, improve the supply and circulation of oxygen in the body. Hematine is also used for the relief of fever and pain from cramps. It is considered to be a grounding stone that has a cooling and calming effect. Mentally, it is thought to help calm the mind and clear the way for enhanced focus and concentration. Hematine is also an important stone for Chinese 'feng shui'. In feng shui practice, Hematine is used for its protective force and for its ability to energize its wearer. Overall, Hematine is an excellent gemstone for mental, physical and spiritual healing.