Hematite Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 inch 15-16 inch it is believed to be

it is believed to be a grounding stone that promotes certainty

according to the Mohs hardness scale

These inclusions create black and brown spots that resemble the random patterns found on its namesake

it is a gemstone of general healing abilities and is considered to specifically aid kidney and skin related disorders and diseases

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

Hematite Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 inch 15-16 inch it is believed to beHematite 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.