SYNTHETIC HEMATITE
What is HEMATINE?
Synthetic Hematite (Hematine) Collection
Hematine known to many as Hematite is actually a manmade variant of natural Hematite. Nearly all of the Hematite available on the market (approximately 99%) is the manmade variant Hematine. The rarity of natural Hematite means it's high cost is prohibitive to its use, especially when such a great replica of the stone is available. Hematine possesses the same properties and look of natural Hematite but at a fraction of the cost.
How can you tell if rainbow hematite is real?
As with all gemstones, it takes a discerning eye to spot the difference between genuine hematite and a cheap imitation.
You may have seen jewelry made of magnetic metallic-looking beads being marketed as natural hematite. These are synthetic versions known as hematine, hemalyke, or hemalike that are easily and cheaply manufactured. They are extremely affordable and come in a wide variety of shapes and cuts.
It may be hard to distinguish the genuine articles from the fakes using appearance; it is nearly impossible to tell them apart. However, the magnetic properties of real hematite are extremely weak or non-existent.
The counterfeit versions are usually highly magnetic and are nothing more than novelty items. Another way to determine its authenticity is by conducting a streak test. Scrape a piece of hematite across unglazed porcelain and it should produce a reddish-brown streak, a characteristic shared by all specimens of hematite. You can also rub the stone with sandpaper. The mineral powder produced should have a reddish hue.
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