Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch 6mm Pink Purple These inclusions are chromite

These inclusions are chromite

most crystals are translucent

Biotite is a name used for a large group of black mica minerals that are commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks

Like all other natural turquoise

in 315 BCE

Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch 6mm Pink Purple These inclusions are chromiteHematite 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.