“Hematite” (Hematine) Light Gold Tone Smooth Round Gemstone Beads, BB

Description

-Material: Hematine – Light gold tone
-Treatment: Natural
-Shape: Round
-Size:
4mm (0.8mm hole) – 110 beads per strand
6mm (0.9mm hole) – 68 beads per strand
8mm (1mm hole) – 51 beads per strand
10mm (1mm hole) – 42 beads per strand

This shiny, metallic grey manmade material is a “look alike” for natural hematite–without its cost. Created to replicate the look and feel of natural hematite, hematine (sometimes called hemalike) is a man-made material. It is easy to produce and easy to cut or mold into a variety of shapes.

Natural hematite is expensive and very rare. Most beads sold as hematite are actually hematine.

This manmade material is extremely durable. Store individually to prevent it from damaging gemstones and other jewelry pieces.