Hematoid quartz is a type of clear quartz that contains hematite or iron oxide. These minerals give quartz its characteristic reddish color. It is one of the rarest types of quartz. It is found in a few locations in the world, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, the United States, and the Czech Republic. It is a clear or translucent crystal with a bright red or pinkish red color. The color comes from iron impurities in the stone, which can vary from stone to stone. The word “quartz” comes from the German word “quarz,” which comes from the Latin word “quarzum,” meaning “sandstone.” This beautiful stone is set in a hand-forged and decorated 925 silver ring that almost resembles a damask fabric, hence its name.