Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm "Football" Shape 15-16 Inch Gold Like all of Dakota Stones

Like all of Dakota Stones items

tourmaline and other minerals

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

It is made up of Calcite or Calcium Carbonate

The inclusions are of manganese or iron

Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm "Football" Shape 15-16 Inch Gold Like all of Dakota StonesHematite 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.