Natural Polished Hematite Gemstone Bulk Large Crystal Agate Palm stone Worry Stone Manufacturer supplier Exporter Wholesaler from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Hematite History Due to the red colouring present in some hematite forms, the name "hematite" is derived from the Greek word for "blood" (haima).[6] Hematite's hue is frequently employed as a pigment. The word for the stone in English is hématite pierre, which comes from the Latin lapis haematites c. It dates back to the 15th century and is derived from the Ancient Greek o (haimatits lithos, "blood-red stone"). Ochre is a kind of clay that contains 20% to 70% hematite, depending on the quantity. [8] Yellow ochre comprises hydrated hematite (Fe2O3 + H2O), whereas red ochre contains unhydrated hematite. Ochre is mostly used to tint surfaces with long-lasting colours. [8] One of the first writings in human history may be found on this material in the form of red chalk. The Pinnacle-Point man utilised the powdered mineral for the first time 164, 000 years ago, probably for social reasons. [9] Remains of hematite have also been discovered in 80, 000-year-old burials. The Linear Pottery culture of the Upper Rhine's red chalk mines, dating to 5000 BC, has been discovered close to the Polish cities of Rydno and Lovas. [10] On the island of Elba, there are abundant hematite deposits that have been exploited since the Etruscan era. [11]