Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch #9203 This Fire Opal contains both

This Fire Opal contains both Opal and the rhyolitic host material in which it is formed

followed by a mild heat treatment gives it the bright yellow color

who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868

Metaphysically it is often used for stress relief and relaxation

Hematite Antique Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch #9203 This Fire Opal contains bothHematite 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 to gray or silver to 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.