Rutile on Hematite

Rutile

Rutile is a form of titanium oxide that creates slender, prismatic crystals, both alone and as inclusions within other minerals including quartz, ruby, sapphire and hematite. Rutile commonly ranges in color from pale golden yellow to red to brown.

Hematite

Hematite is a dense iron oxide and an important iron ore due to its high iron content (70%) and its abundance. Derived from the Greek haimatitis, meaning “blood red,” hematite streaks dark red. Specularite, or specular hematite, is a metallic, micaceous form of hematite found in Michigan. Ancient cultures used hematite for blood disorders and wounds. Major deposits are found in Michigan, Brazil, Australia, and China. Metaphysically, hematite is said to help with grounding and protection.