Since ancient times, gem carvers have created highly prized cameos and intaglios. Intaglio of a Roman soldier in hematite, with hematite cabochons. Photo by greyloch. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.0.
Opaque Black Hematite Carved
Since ancient times, gem carvers have created highly prized cameos and intaglios. Intaglio of a Roman soldier in hematite, with hematite cabochons. Photo by greyloch. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.0.
Article: An Introduction to the Lapidary Arts
Credit: greyloch
| Gemstone | Hematite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Carved |
| Color | Black |
| Transparency | Opaque |