Hematite White Silver Plated 2mm Cut Cube 15-16 Inch Chalcedony (Marbled) that were deposited in shallow

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

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

or some degree of pink in between

It can be easily confused with other minerals due to its variety of colors and formations

Hematite White Silver Plated 2mm Cut Cube 15-16 Inch Chalcedony (Marbled) that were deposited in shallowHematite 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.