{"product_id":"fil-perles-rondes-facettees-4mm-apatite-vert-bleu-naturelle","title":"Strand of 4 mm faceted round beads in natural green-blue Apatite","description":"\u003cp\u003eA strand of about 39 cm of 4 mm faceted round beads in apatite, a lagoon blue-green. From bead to bead, the shade shifts from light turquoise to a deeper water green. The facets emphasize the stone's transparency and its fine natural inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: natural apatite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: faceted round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: about 4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHole: about 0.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread length: about 39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: about 96 beads per strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: blue-green, variegated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4 mm size is perfect for all kinds of creations: elastic bracelets or cable bracelets, necklaces, tassel earrings. The blue-green of apatite works just as well with gold as with silver. With a hole of about 0.8 mm, plan for a 0.5 to 0.6 mm elastic thread or a 0.38 mm cable. The selection also includes apatite in irregular beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bit of gemology:\u003c\/strong\u003e apatite is a calcium phosphate, from the same family as the mineral that forms our bones and the enamel of our teeth. Its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003eapatein\u003c\/em\u003e, \"to deceive\": it was long mistaken for other gems, such as beryl or tourmaline. Blue to blue-green apatites mainly come from Madagascar and Brazil. Hardness 5 on the Mohs scale: avoid rubbing against metals and harder stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn lithotherapy:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue-green apatite is associated with the throat chakra. It is said to be conducive to self-expression and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% natural product:\u003c\/strong\u003e size, shape, color, and number of beads may vary slightly from one strand to another. Dimensions and quantities are given for guidance only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perles Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59756536627548,"sku":"MB20-P-4\/A015372","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/A015372-2.jpg?v=1793795306","url":"https:\/\/www.perlescorner.com\/en\/products\/thread-beads-faceted-round-4mm-natural-green-blue-apatite","provider":"Perles Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}