How to Identify Genuine Hematite – Minerals from Afar

Minéraux d’Ailleurs offers wholesale, natural, and certified Hematite. This page guides your customers in identifying an authentic stone and avoiding counterfeits.

Characteristics of Genuine Hematite

• Color: metallic black to dark gray, shiny and uniform
• Density: heavy and dense, characteristic of iron ore
• Hardness: 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, resistant to light scratches
• Texture: smooth, sometimes naturally slightly polished

Tips for Your Customers

• Observe the metallic luster and uniform color
• Check the weight: genuine Hematite is heavier than a plastic imitation
• Choose reliable and certified suppliers to guarantee authenticity

Professional Use

To guarantee authentic Hematite to your customers, select only natural and certified stones. Our stones meet these standards and are perfectly suited for wholesale.

To discover our selection and place an order, visit the Hematite page.

Lithotherapy information is based on traditions and does not constitute medical advice.