Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 InchHematite 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.

It often also occurs with colors of rust

until the 17th century Crystal Quartz was believed to be permanently frozen water

cream colors and whites

The most highly regarded colors are the reds and pinks

the stones are closer to their natural state

When the abalone shell is struck

7x4mm Crimp Cut Gold Plated Stainless Steel Chain - 5 Meter Spool

this smooth  Labradorite pebble is truly a beautiful specimen

Hawk Eye and Jasper and is believed to discharge negative energies and cleanse the aura

Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding

Opalite can have a blue appearance when placed against a dark background and appear milky white with a pink or orange glow against a light background

gray and mauve stone