Hematite Pyrite Plated 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Size_24-32x35-45mm Why Does Turquoise Need to

Why Does Turquoise Need to Be Treated you ask

The colors are predominantly a deep red/brown

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a turquoise trader and an electrical engineer

Hematite Pyrite Plated 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Size_24-32x35-45mm Why Does Turquoise Need toHematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is black to steel to gray or silver to gray, as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color. Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood, haima, owing to its red appearance when sliced thinly or powdered.