Hematite 2x4mm Corner Cut Nugget - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_African Turquoise Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla

or black and can be distributed randomly or in bundles or star-like formations

and delicate detail work

meaning that it has lustre and some translucency without the fire or color play associated with precious opal varieties

This creates a secure hold that prevents beads from sliding or shifting

Hematite 2x4mm Corner Cut Nugget - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_African Turquoise ChrysocollaHematite 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.