This Hematite Pyramid is the perfect addition to any rock collection. Measuring 32x32x26mm and weighing 56.5 grams, it is the perfect size to display. This particular pyramid is natural and polished, showcasing the natural patterns of the Hematite stone. It originates from Brazil, a country known for producing some of the world's most beautiful and high-quality stones.
 
Hematite is opaque and is a common mineral, iron oxide (Fe2 3). It's Luster can be metallic, sub-metallic, dull, and earthy.  It's steel-grey to black in crystals and massively crystalline ores, dull to bright "rust-red" in earthy, compact, fine-grained material. It dates back to the Mesozoic Period. When streak tested they are all is a rust-red. 
 
Named in 1535-45; < Latin haematites bloodstone < Greek haimati´tes (lithós) blood-like (stone).
 
**The 'hematite' used in jewelry, often magnetized, is an artificially created material.
 
Hematite is also known as Alaska Black Diamond, Anhydroferrite, Haematite, Hematitogelite, Hematogelite (of Tucan), Iron Glance, Red Hematite, Red Iron Ore, Red Oxide of Iron, Ruddle and Sanguine.