Hematite X-Large ( 1-1/4" to 2" ) polished stones. 1/2 lb

HEMATITE  These polished HEMATITE stones from Brazil are  shiny grey-silver nuggets of beauty and wonder.   They are wonderful and intriguing in a companion stone, sharing stone, for art, jewelry or energy work.   They should not be kept in water, as they are an ore of iron and they do rust.  There may be oxidation on some of the stones, but it is easily removed by rubbing with warm soapy water if you don't want it.  What is the difference between Hematite and Magnetite?  They are often confused and look similarly.   1.  Hematite is an iron ore where the iron is in the form of Fe3O4 while Magnetite is an ore of iron with the form Fe3O3. 2.  Magnetite can be naturally magnetic (Lodestone) and can be made into a permanent magnet.  Hematite normally shows only a small response to a magnetic field although exceptions occur.  Most of the magnetic hematite sold today is actually man-made and much more magnetic than natural hematite.   3.  The streak (on a clean