Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm Round 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Rhyolite Our beads have not been

Our beads have not been dyed

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

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

mostly known for its green varieties

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 Our beads have not beenHematite 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.