Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch feature_12142023 near the Kennedy Ranges of

near the Kennedy Ranges of Australia

It is made up of Calcite or Calcium Carbonate

It is often thought of as an all-black stone

This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns

A form of chalcedony made of quartz

Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch feature_12142023 near the Kennedy Ranges ofHematite 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.