Hematite Antique Silver Plated 2mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch 16-inch Strands often dating back centuries or

often dating back centuries or even millennia (from periods like the Gandhara civilization or earlier)

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It is the green form of Beryl

Each strand reflects the unique mineral composition of the region

Accents of blue and gold against a green background make

Hematite Antique Silver Plated 2mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch 16-inch Strands often dating back centuries orHematite 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.