Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm "Football" Shape 15-16 Inch 12x20mm Garnet has been used for

Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history

A form of chalcedony made of quartz

while the Zoisite is light to medium green

Ruby was valued more highly than any other gem

but is prized

Hematite Dark Gold Plated 4mm "Football" Shape 15-16 Inch 12x20mm Garnet has been used forHematite 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.