You are looking at a Hematite Rose & Quartz Rock Crystal Druse skulls carving.
Hematite Rose is a circular arrangment of bladed crystals giving the appearance of the flower of a rose. Hematite is an important ore of iron and its blood red color (in the powdered form) lends itself well to use as a pigment. Hematite gets its name from a Greek word meaning blood-like because of the color of its powder. Ancient superstition held that large deposits of hematite formed from battles that were fought and the subsequent blood that flowed into the ground. Crystals of Hematite are considered rare and are sought after by collectors as are fine Kidney Ore specimens. Hematite is sometimes used in jewelry, either as black reflective stones or as a jewelry piece itself (such as a ring). Some jewelry is marketed as "magnetic hematite".
ORIGIN: Mexico
HARDNESS: 6
NATURAL: 100% natural
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Incredible 5.4" Hematite ROSE and Quartz Druse Carved Crystal Skull, Original
3.2"x5.5"x5.4" (81x140x138 mm)
