Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch R0968 It can range in color

It can range in color from pale pink to deep rose or even rusty red tones depending on the concentration of Manganese

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within

It is usually found within coarse grained rocks and contains calcium

Similar to Tiger's Eye

Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch R0968 It can range in colorHematite 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 to gray or silver to 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.