Hematite Antique Silver Plated 2x6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch AMC Beads & Jewelry LLC It was first found in

It was first found in a deposit near Shunga village

" an allusion to the moon-like white reflections of the mineral or to the quality of the light transmitted from the stone

and this phenomenon is thought to be due to impurities of yttrium or organic matter within the crystal lattice

This stone is a combination of two very similar materials: Azurite is a deep blue mineral produced by weathered copper ore deposits

Hematite Antique Silver Plated 2x6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch AMC Beads & Jewelry LLC It was first found inHematite 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.