Hematite White Silver Plated 2mm Round 15-16 Inch Continuity It is often thought of

It is often thought of as an all-black stone

” owing to its red appearance when sliced thinly or powdered

These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE

and are indigenous to those countries

*These beads are "diamond cut"

Hematite White Silver Plated 2mm Round 15-16 Inch Continuity It is often thought 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.