Hematite Antique Brass Plated 2x6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch 8X10-12X14mm ” Most deep red Carnelian

” Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone

This stone has not been dyed or enhanced in any way

who first catalogued the stone in 1902

all to knowing eye

Hematite Antique Brass Plated 2x6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch 8X10-12X14mm ” Most deep red CarnelianHematite 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.