Hematite Copper Plated 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Size_9x11-11x20mm pale blue to green and

pale blue to green and crimson

colored by carotenoids

The image shown has multiple cabochons to give you an idea of the range possibilites of the colors

laced with bands or swirls of brighter blue

but can also appear silver

Hematite Copper Plated 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Size_9x11-11x20mm pale blue to green andHematite 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.