Hematite with Mica
Gemstone Quality Standard
About Hematite with Mica
Hematite is a common iron oxide compound with the formula, Fe2O3 and is widely found in rocks and soils.
Hematite occurs naturally in black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish-brown, or red colors. It is mined as an important ore mineral of iron.
Ethical Mining
Our Hematite with Mica is not industrially mined. It is not a big reserve. We hand-collected our Hematite (rockhounding) from the desert surface during our crystal mining project. No dynamite or chemicals were used. No habitat destruction occurred.
Availability
We have only a small amount of this Hematite. We are offering custom-made cabochons and jewelry.
Color
Silver gray hematite with yellow/brown Mica. The presence of Mica gives this stone a distinct character and beauty.
Polishable
Polishable to mirror finish.
Cutting Quality
Advantages:
Hematite does not tend to break or chip. Experienced cutters therefore can obtain very sharp unchipped edges between the backside and bezel as well as between the bezel and dome.
Top-cutting-quality is characterized by:
- a polished backside
- a sharp unchipped edge between the backside and the bezel
- a very straight and even highly polished bezel
- a sharp unchipped edge between the bezel and the dome
- a well-shaped dome, not showing any deformation
- Top-quality polish
Pricing
- Our Jewelry Grade (A)
- Our Top-Quality Jewelry Grade (AA)
- Our Premium Jewelry Grade (AAA)
- Market research
Jewelry-grade material:
Silver-gray hematite with yellow/brown Mica
Cutting Quality:
- Straight bezel (minor irregularities possible), 3 mm high
- Perfect dome (3-5 mm high)
- Edges between bezel and dome, as well as bezel and backside: sharp and crispy, minor chips on lower edge possible
- Backside flat at 280 grit, unpolished
Pricing:
Recommended Retail Price (A): 0.69 USD per carat
Jewelry-grade material:
Silver-gray hematite with yellow/brown Mica
Cutting Quality:
- Straight bezel, 3 mm high
- Flat and perfect dome (3 mm high)
- Edges between bezel and dome, as well as bezel and backside: sharp and crispy, minor chips on lower edge possible but very rare.
- Backside flat, at 280 grit
Additional Quality (AA+): Backside polished to 3000 grit
Pricing:
Recommended Retail Price (AA): 0.99 USD per carat
AA+: 1.09 USD/c
Jewelry-grade material:
Silver-gray hematite with yellow/brown Mica
Cutting Quality:
- Only cut by our best master cutter
- Straight bezel, 3 mm high
- Flat and perfect dome (1-3 mm high)
- The edges between the bezel and dome, as well as the bezel and backside, are sharp and crispy, with no chips on the lower edge.
Additional Quality (AAA+): Backside polished to 3000 grit
Pricing:
Recommended Retail Price (AAA): 1.29 USD per carat
AAA+: 1.39 USD/c
To the best of our knowledge, we are the only company offering this material.
Cutting services
Do you need reliable high-quality cutting services for a reasonable price? Are you looking for a service provider that is willing to develop new products according to your requirements? Would you like to get expert advice in order to improve your product? Do you wish for someone to optimize the process and get the most out of your rough? Just talk to us.
Get in Touch
+51 994104206
gemrockinternational@gmail.com