Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm Round 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Rhyolite initially as tools because of

initially as tools because of its hardness

mostly known for its green varieties

and those that still exist today have been passed down for generations

which can be found throughout South and Southeast Asia

The cleaner facet from this cutting process results in significantly more sparkle than seen in stone cut by other methods

Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm Round 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Rhyolite initially as tools because ofHematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is black to steel gray or silver gray, as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color. Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood, haima, owing to its red appearance when sliced thinly or powdered.