Hematite Dark Gold Plated 2mm Cut Cube 15-16 Inch 5-6mm new-gemstones The light color indicates that

The light color indicates that it was harvested from a young tree

Ancient Egyptians sometimes buried their dead with amulets of Jasper for safe passage into the afterlife

having been worn by shamans

and is traceable to virtually all ancient civilizations

Hematite Dark Gold Plated 2mm Cut Cube 15-16 Inch 5-6mm new-gemstones The light color indicates thatHematite 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.