: Magpies are a protected native species in Australia, so it is illegal to kill or harm them. Magpies are protected throughout NSW, and it is against the law to kill the birds, collect their eggs, their young, or harm them. The Australian magpie is a conspicuous black and white bird with a pointed, black-tipped bill. The male is glossy black with a white nape, shoulder and wing band and a white rump.
Hematite Meaning, Powers and History. Hematite is a red oxide of iron, like iron rust. The name hematite comes from the Greek word haima, or ema, meaning âblood,â as it shows a blood red color when cut into thin slices.
Hematite was first used thousands of years ago and is being used for different purposes even today. One of its key historical uses was as a pigment. Historical evidence suggests that ancient Egyptians used this mineral as a coloring agent in pottery to give the structures a brown or red shade.n this following article, we will go through the versatile uses of this mineral. Advertisement. Hematite is a solid mineral substance which is a rich source of iron. An important ore of iron (present in the form of ferric oxide), it is composed of two molecules of iron and three molecules of oxygen.