Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch 1019202148HR creating veins and mottling that

creating veins and mottling that ranges in color from rust to black

rounded edges

While not typically purple

The rounds even resemble little Earths

Common Opal is generally opaque

Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch 1019202148HR creating veins and mottling 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 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.