Description JBC Beads offers these “hematite” smooth round beads, as well as a wide variety of other shape and size hematine beads. This shiny, metallic grey manmade material is a “look alike” for natural hematite–without its cost. Created to replicate the look and feel of natural hematite, hematine (sometimes called hemalike) is a man-made material. It is easy to produce and easy to cut or mold into a variety of shapes. Natural hematite is expensive and very rare. Most beads sold as hematite are actually hematine. This manmade material is extremely durable. Store individually to prevent it from damaging gemstones and other jewelry pieces. Material: Hematine (“Hematite”) -Shape: Round -Size: 6mm (0.9mm hole) – approximately 68 beads per strand 12mm ( 1.2mm hole) – approximately 32 beads per strand
