33-Bead Muslim Tasbih with 8mm Hematite Round Beads and Double Divider Place Marker Natural 8mm-bead black hematite cylinder stone tasbih/prayer beads without dividers. Alif made from round hematite stone beads. Comes in a gift box. Made in Indonesia. This do not fit over head. Hematite 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 hematite. It is thought that Ali wore this gem for strength. Islamic lore cautions against wearing hematite constantly; instead it should be worn for protection when confronting a tyrant or an oppressor. Hematite as a Stone Hematite, an iron oxide, derives its name from the Greek word for blood, since it is red when sliced thinly or powdered. Hematite is one of very few gemstones with a metallic luster. Hematite is always opaque and is typically a blackish grey. When highly polished it can sometimes look like silver. Hematite is a remarkably dense material, with a specific gravity much higher than corundum or zircon. Limited Edition! MH-TAS-HM-001