Dakota Stones Hematite 6mm Round Gemstones. 8" Strand. HEM6RD-8

Hematite 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.

Strand Length: 8-inch.
Origin: Africa.
Approx. Bead per Strand: 34.
Approx. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm
Also Known As: Haematite
Metaphysical Attributes: Grounding, Calming
Chakra: Root, Crown
Mohs Hardness: 6.5

About Dakota Stones: For nearly two decades, Dakota Stones has been an industry leader in providing top quality semi-precious gemstone beads in unique cuts for creative jewelry designers and artists. They offer the widest selection of cuts and sizes anywhere in the industry. Working very hard to ensure that every bead on a Dakota Stones strand is usable in a design. That means that every bead should be cut and drilled correctly, the finish is right and the bead looks distinct to its stone type.

Please be aware... GEMSTONES ARE A NATURAL MATERIAL. EACH STRAND IS UNIQUE AND ONE OF A KIND. THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE VARIATIONS FROM THOSE PICTURED.

ALL sizes are approximate.

Please Note: We make every attempt to represent an item's true color, but colors may vary on different monitors and devices or in different lighting situations.

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