Madagascar Banded Agate Specimen #113 Bali Since Hematite is usually found

Since Hematite is usually found in aqueous environments on Earth

A few hundred thousand were supposedly brought back by Tibetan soldiers from Persia during a raid

Painted Wooden Ornament

There is archaeological evidence to suggest that the protective use of Khamsa / Hamesh predates both Judaism and Islam

was the most important deposit  exploited for 3500 years

Madagascar Banded Agate Specimen #113 Bali Since Hematite is usually foundMadagascar Banded Agate Specimen #113 Measures approx. 2 5 8" x 2" x 1 1 4" Agate is a type of chalcedony in the quartz family, which often occurs in nodular masses in volcanic lava rocks. They form in concentric layers and bands similar to tree trunks and may appear as eyes, scallops, or visually resemble landscapes. It is the official gemstone mineral of several states within the USA. The folklore of many ancient civilizations rumors that wearing