Hematite Pierced Heart Pendant | 2 cm

Hematite Pierced Heart Pendant 2 cm

Hematite

Hematite is an iron oxide mineral recognised by its metallic luster and dark grey to black colour, although the powder is always reddish-brown. The name comes from the Greek word for blood, due to the characteristic colour of the grinding powder. Hematite is an important iron ore and is also widely used as a decorative material in polished form.

The mineral occurs worldwide, with large deposits in Brazil, Australia, Canada and the United States, among others. Hematite occurs in both sedimentary and metamorphic environments and is often found in iron formations. Its chemical formula is Fe₂O₃ and it has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Hematite

Pierced Pendants

Pierced pendants are polished and cut (precious) stones with a drill hole, making them easy to wear on a cord or chain. This makes them a popular choice for jewellery. In most cases, the pendants are pierced widthwise, from left to right.

The pierced pendants are available in various shapes and sizes, including drop, oval, point and heart. Some of the range is manufactured in China, while other pendants come from Madagascar. The pierced diameter varies by model and is usually between 2 and 4 mm. We sell the pierced pendants individually, with some having a minimum order of 5 pieces. Unfortunately, we do not currently have any matching cord or chain in our range!