Hematite White Silver Plated 2mm Round 15-16 Inch 20210907 Its name is derived from

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

and the material has not been treated with dye

Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster

with inclusions that appear in patterns similar to moss or lichen

Hematite White Silver Plated 2mm Round 15-16 Inch 20210907 Its name is derived fromHematite 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.