Hematite Copper Plated 2x4mm Corner Cut Nugget - 15-16 Inch Spotted Many of the earliest gem

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

from South Africa to Japan

It may also be call Mushroom Picture Jasper

It is found in rare pallasite meteorites believed to have been formed 4

Hematite Copper Plated 2x4mm Corner Cut Nugget - 15-16 Inch Spotted Many of the earliest gemHematite 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.