Strand of faceted flat round beads 3,5-4 x 2,5 mm in natural Peridot

A strand of about 38 cm of faceted flat round beads in peridot, in a bright olive green, crossed with golden reflections. The faceting reveals the transparency of the stone and gives it that lively, almost sparkling shine that sets peridot apart from other green stones. Features: Stone: natural peridot Shape: faceted flat round Size: about 3.5 to 4 mm in diameter Thickness: about 2.5 mm Strand length: about 38 cm Quantity: about 100 beads per strand Color: olive green Their flat shape lies flat against the skin and is perfect for fine necklaces, delicate bracelets, earrings, and bead rings. The green of peridot pairs especially well with gold tones. For a smaller quantity, these same beads are available in a pack of 4. A little gemology: peridot is the gemstone variety of olivine, a magnesium iron silicate, (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄, close to the forsterite end-member. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and a density of about 3.3. It is one of the rare idiochromatic gems: its color is due to the iron in its very formula, not to an impurity. That is why peridot exists only in green, from yellow-green to olive green, and is not treated. Its strong birefringence can be seen under a loupe: the edges of the back facets appear doubled. Formed in the Earth's mantle and brought up by volcanism, it has also been identified in certain meteorites. Current deposits are found notably in Pakistan, Myanmar, China, and the United States (Arizona); in antiquity, the Egyptians mined it on the island of Zabargad, in the Red Sea. Note: peridot is sensitive to acids and sudden temperature changes. Clean it simply with lukewarm water and a soft cloth, without an ultrasonic bath. In lithotherapy: peridot is associated with the heart chakra. Nicknamed the "stone of the sun" by the Egyptians, it is said to have soothing, renewing, and inner radiance properties. 100% natural product: the size, shape, shade, and number of beads may vary slightly from one strand to another. Dimensions and quantities are given for guidance only.