Burmese Pagoda Meteorite Bead

Meteorite beads from a Burmese pagoda. Natural mineral material. Local diggers claim it's a meteorite... a protective stone. When held, it feels remarkably heavy, akin to a piece of iron, yet it's non-magnetic. Its hardness is exceptionally high; a steel knife with a hardness of 5.5 cannot scratch it. Where chipped, a dark metallic luster is visible... Based on past experience collecting rare stones... it is speculated to be a raw ore of the hematite family... It has been drilled and fitted with a stainless steel eye pin. It can be worn as a lucky protective charm, hung on a belt, or attached to a keychain or mobile phone... ***************************** Burma is a country that strictly controls the export of cultural artifacts. Items like Buddhist statues and metal Darong prayer beads are prohibited from leaving the country! Therefore, to see and purchase such artifacts in Taiwan... The boldness and connections of the antique dealers... Are truly astonishing and admirable!