Hematite Pyrite Plated 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch rock-specimens-perfect-gift-idea light to pale green

light to pale green

its physical properties vary: its specific gravity may lie between 2

and due to its unique composition

Its name is taken from the Greek word “rhyax

as well as grays

Hematite Pyrite Plated 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch rock-specimens-perfect-gift-idea light to pale greenHematite 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.