Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm "Football" Shape 15-16 Inch 170 Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent

Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

the colors are naturally occurring

Beads Per Strand: 68

The cleaner facet from this cutting process results in significantly more sparkle than seen in stone cut by other methods

Historically

Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm "Football" Shape 15-16 Inch 170 Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscentHematite 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.