Hematite 8mm Round Cabochon

This round hematite cabochon features a gunmetal-gray metallic color that looks great with a variety of gemstones and metal types. Set it in a yellow-gold mounting for a high-contrast pendant or ring, or create a more monochromatic look with white gold or silver.Hematite is iron oxide, an ore commonly found in igneous rock. When faceted, hematite gemstones are an opaque metallic gray with iridescent surfaces. All hematite offered by Rio Grande is cut from natural hematite. Our buyers search the world markets to ensure that the hematite you find here is not only naturally occurring but is of the best gemstone quality. Imitation products, such as “hematine” or “hemalike,” are typically stamped or shaped from low-grade iron ore to resemble natural hematite and can be offered by some suppliers as the equivalent of natural hematite.

• Gemstone Type: Hematite
• Stone Shape: Round
• Stone Size: 8mm
• Stone Type: Natural
• Color: Blackish-gray
• Enhancement: None (N)
• Mohs Hardness: 5.5–6.5
• Refractive Index: 2.69–3.22
• Specific Gravity: 5.26
• Weight: 0.000 kg