12mm Hematite Twisted Oval Beads [20]

Beads per lot:

20

Cost per bead:

19.5 cents

Bead material:

Hematite (oxidized iron).

Country of origin:

China

Size/shape:

12mm twisted ovals with four sides.

Colors/description:

Metallic dark gray.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

The beads appear to be in good shape.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

Hematite is iron oxide.  In some forms it is red, but this hematite is just iron-colored.  Actually, it looks like dark steel.  Please note that solid metal beads like this are heavier than glass.