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Hematite Rings

Hematite is made up of iron and oxygen-a type of iron oxide. It takes its name from the Greek word for "blood," and is a corroded color in powdered form. Fine-grained hematite helps gives Mars its trait red hue.

On Earth, the shiny grey mineral has been used to make jewels for hundreds of years. On Mars, grey hematite may help prove whether big amounts of liquid water ever flowed on Mars' surface. Where water was, life might have had a chance to thrive as well.

Healing ability: Garnet helps hostility against venereal diseases; it has a positive influence on a bladder. This stone helps to treat hysteria.

Mystical power: Said to be a good healing and foundation gem stone, it strengthens the body and get better resistance to life's stresses. Hematite inspires inner life and helps to stay inward peace.