Hematite Cab • AA • Oval • 29 mm

A creation of unparalleled aesthetic brilliance made with this very special type of Hematite, mixed with Mica, an exclusive stone of Gemrock Peru. This top-quality cabochon meets the highest expectations of jewelers. The top-quality material was hand-collected in the Peruvian desert mountains. The impeccable cutting quality represents the superior craftsmanship of our experienced in-house master gem cutters. Ethical sourcing and production. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral.

Description: Hematite is a common iron oxide compound with the formula, Fe2O3 and is widely found in rocks and soils. Hematite occurs naturally in black-to-steel or silver-gray, brown-to-reddish-brown, or red colors. It is mined as an important ore mineral of iron. Mica, on the other hand, is a shiny silicate mineral with a layered structure, found as minute scales in granite and other rocks. Our Hematite with Mica has been hand-collected by us in the desert mountains near the capital Lima at an altitude of approximately 2500 m.

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• Color: metallic grey with yellow Mica inclusions

• Origin: Department of Lima, Peru

• Mining/Collection: Hematite is mined as an important ore mineral of iron. Our hematite with Mica, however, was hand-collected (rockhounding) in the Peruvian desert mountains, being the foothills of the Andes in the Department of Lima.

• Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5 on the Mohs scale,

• Chakra: It is often used to balance the root chakra, providing a strong foundation for spiritual growth.

• Astrological Sign: Aries and Aquarius.

• Ethically mined and produced: Hematite with Mica is NOT mined. It is hand-collected in the desert mountains of the Peruvian Andes, near the capital Lima. Our Cabochons are exclusively produced by our in-house gemcutters. Our staff works under legal labor contracts, at higher than average salaries, and receives all labor benefits as well as excellence bonuses and a share in the companies’ profits.

• Environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral: Gemrock continuously works towards saving water and energy, and reducing waste along its entire production chain. The remaining impact is measured via carbon footprint evaluation and is neutralized by a reforestation project financed by a small percentage of our profits from each cabochon.

• Care Instructions: Clean your Hematite by wiping it with a dry cloth.