Hematite Pyrite Plated 2mm Cube - 15-16 Inch destash-8-inch-55 Natural Agate is a variety

Natural Agate is a variety of banded Chalcedony

all organic parts are replaced by minerals

iron or manganese imp

Usually occurring in a deep red color

**The strand pictured is banded but the strand you receive may not be banded

Hematite Pyrite Plated 2mm Cube - 15-16 Inch destash-8-inch-55 Natural Agate is a varietyHematite 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.