Bicolor Sunstone 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Color_Clear Hematite is an iron oxide

Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster

depositing layer upon layer of Quartz silicate to create the banding and patterns now prized in Botswana Agate

with natural variations in color

translucent or opaque stone in shades of milky white

and this phenomenon is thought to be due to impurities of yttrium or organic matter within the crystal lattice

Bicolor Sunstone 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Color_Clear Hematite is an iron oxideSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.