Hematite is the principle ore of iron. Huge
quantities are mined yearly for industrial production. It is the source for
roughly 90 percent of all iron mined in the United States. Hematite was largely
used in the past as a red and brown pigment, although nowadays cheaper sources
have been substituted. Well formed Hematite crystals are popular among mineral
collectors. Highly polished, tumbled Hematite from Brazil makes a very popular,
inexpensive specimen for collectors. Hematite also has gem uses. It is cut and
polished into cabochons for jewelry and ornaments, fashioned into beads for
bracelets and necklaces, and carved into ornamental figures.
Worldly Treasures carries a variety of hematite
bracelets, necklaces and other fine jewelry made from hematite.
Please take a look at our catalog and
browse through the different categories and you will find hematite bracelets,
hematite necklaces and others that incorporate hematite as part of their
materials.
