Hematite Dark Gold Plated 2mm Cut Cube 15-16 Inch 3mm The ancient Egyptians carved amulets

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

Petrification occurs when the wood is covered by sedimentary rock

This lava rolled across the landscape

and it’s name is derived from the Greek “apate

and the wood used to make them is only available after natural disasters fell young trees

Hematite Dark Gold Plated 2mm Cut Cube 15-16 Inch 3mm The ancient Egyptians carved amuletsHematite 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 gray or silver 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.