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Sale Price: $70.00   Retail Price:90.00
 
A 56-inch strand of Hematite, Black Agate, Grey, and Crystal Quartz. Finished with a round, scrolled, fancy toggle clasp. This piece can be easily doubled as a two-strand choker. 685 carats.
 
Hematite is one of the most common minerals. The color of most red and brown rock, such as sandstone, is caused by small amounts of Hematite. It is also be responsible for the red color of many minerals.
 
Hematite is a grounding stone that is mostly used for protection and stability. The word "hematite" is derived from a Greek word that means "blood." As a result, it is known as the "bloodstone" and has been employed as a talisman against excessive blood flow. Hematite is a kind of iron ore that is made up of iron oxide crystals. It is a trigonal crystal system member that may be found in rocks and soil. Hematite has a metallic sheen and comes in a variety of colors ranging from black to grey and silver, as well as reddish-brown variations. Hematite has the properties of grounding and protection. 
 
 
Agate is the term used to describe the banded form of chalcedony. The term also covers translucent chalcedony varieties like moss agate, dendritic agate and phenomenal varieties like fire agate and iris agate. Agate has long been used to carve cameos, beads, cabochons, and decorative objects. Agate's name is derived from the site of its discovery, the river Achates (now Dirillo) in southwest Sicily.
 
One of the most varied of all gems, agate is a chalcedony that appears in a wide array of colors with a plethora of unique patterns and bands. Agate is composed of a myriad of miniature quartz crystals which can only be seen with extreme magnification. The miniature crystals stack upon one another to create a banded look, with an effect that is reminiscent of velvet fabric