Bead strand donut rondelles 6,5 x 2,5 mm in natural red jasper

A thread of approximately 38 cm of fine flat red jasper rondelles, in a deep brick red with slightly varying shades from bead to bead. Strung side by side, they form a dense, even row, like a strip of terracotta. Features: Stone: natural red jasper Shape: flat rondelle (donut) Size: approximately 6.5 mm in diameter Thickness: approximately 2.5 mm Hole: approximately 1.1 mm Thread length: approximately 38 cm Quantity: approximately 148 beads per thread Color: brick red Their flat profile is ideal for stackable bracelets, choker necklaces, and spacers between larger beads. The approximately 1.1 mm hole fits elastic thread, wire, or thin cord. For a smaller quantity, these same beads are available in packs of 20. A bit of gemology: jasper is a microcrystalline siliceous rock from the quartz family (SiO₂), containing impurities that can make up to 20% of its mass. Its red color comes from hematite inclusions, an iron oxide finely dispersed through the material. Opaque, with a vitreous to waxy luster when polished, it has a conchoidal fracture, a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and a density of approximately 2.6: a robust stone that holds up well to everyday wear. Its name comes from the Greek iaspis, itself borrowed from Semitic languages. The main deposits are found in India, Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar. In lithotherapy: red jasper is associated with the root chakra and is believed to have grounding, endurance, and protection properties. A stone for long-term efforts, it is traditionally used to support those seeking stability and consistency. 100% natural product: the size, shape, shade, and number of beads may vary slightly from one thread to another. Dimensions and quantities are given for guidance only.