Hematite Copper Plated 2mm Cube - 15-16 Inch Chiastolite including shiller — a sometimes

including shiller — a sometimes iridescent bronze like luster — in some stones

this beautiful Carnelian rock specimen is perfect for gift giving or keep for yourself

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803 to 1873)

and the material has not been treated with dye

These instruments are conveniently marked with measurements in both inch and millimeter increments

Hematite Copper Plated 2mm Cube - 15-16 Inch Chiastolite including shiller — a sometimesHematite 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.