Patrik's Minerals & Lapidary  

 4 MM HEMATITE TUBE  BEAD STRAND 16 INCH APPROXIMATLY IN LENGT, 

THE PHOTO IS THE EXACT STRAND OF BEADS YOU ARE PURCHASING. 

THERE IS A PHOTO OF THE BEADS IN MY HAND SO YOU GET A BETTER

IDEA OF THE SIZE .

  WEIGHT : 105  CTS APP

BEAD SIZE  MM:  4  APP

BEAD STRAND LENGH 16 INCHES APP

( 6 MM IS APPROX 1/4 INCH )

 CODE : G 1908

This stone is primarily found in the United States, Brazil, Venezuela, and Canada. The name hematite comes from "ema" in Greek, meaning "blood," which makes sense because if you see particles from this stone when cut, they are a dark red color.

In ancient times it was believed that large deposits of hematite formed on battlegrounds where soldiers were injured and lost blood from their battles.

The ancient Egyptians placed hematite objects inside their tombs.

Hematite is believed to be a healing and grounding stone, strengthening the body and lessening life's stresses.

It is thought to reduce stress and enhance one's personal magnetism. It is also thought to increase optimism and courage and helpful in transforming negativity.