: 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.
Metallic hematite, also called specular hematite, has a shiny luster and may exhibit a micaceous habit, which means that it is easy to break small flakes off a sample. The flakes are quite hard, but are easily separated from the sample, making it difficult to recognize the mineralâs hardness.