: 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 is one of the most common minerals. The color of most red and brown rock, such as sandstone, is caused by small amounts of Hematite. It is also be responsible for the red color of many minerals. Non-crystalline forms of Hematite may be transformations of the mineral Limonite that lost water, possibly due to heat.