These are the Hematite smooth and shaped beads or components we currently have in stock.

Hematite is a mineral (iron oxide), not a rock (as many gemstones are). It is shiny, metallic black. Our Hematite components are natural Hematite.

Hematite is extremely abrasive to the cutting tools that are used in bead and pendant making, so many of the products in the bead market are actually a man-made substitute that is sometimes called Hematine (and other similar names). Most of our hematite beads are man-made and will be marked as such. The man-made form of Hematite is slightly magnetic - so you can test any item you may have by using a strong magnet.