The hematite drop used in this necklace is beautifully cut and polished to showcase this minerals natural metallic sparkle. the drop measures about 12 mm and is wire wrapped and dangled gracefully on a sterling silver chain and finished with spring ring clasp. All metal is sterling or fine silver that has been oxidized and hand polished.

Hematite occurs naturally in black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish-brown, or red colors. It is mined as an important ore mineral of iron. hematite, heavy and relatively hard oxide mineral, ferric oxide (Fe2O3), that constitutes the most important iron ore because of its high iron content (70 percent) and its abundance. Its name is derived from the Greek word for, blood in allusion to its red color.

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DIMENSIONS:
Length: 16 – 18 in
Hematite: (faceted, natural): about 12 mm