3 mm natural yellow apatite faceted round beads strand

A strand of approximately 38 cm of small faceted round yellow apatite beads, a bright lemon yellow with a slightly tangy tone. The facets catch the light with every movement and give the strand a delicate sparkle. Characteristics : Stone : natural yellow apatite Shape : faceted round Size : approximately 3 mm Hole : approximately 0.7 mm Strand length : approximately 38 cm Quantity : approximately 128 beads per strand Color : yellow Their small size is ideal for fine necklaces, delicate bracelets, earrings and layered strands. With a hole of approximately 0.7 mm, choose a suitable thread or needle: nylon thread, fine cable or silk thread. A bit of gemology : apatite is a calcium phosphate, Ca₅(PO₄)₃(F,Cl,OH), which crystallizes in the hexagonal system; the most common variety is fluorapatite. It serves as a reference mineral for level 5 on the Mohs scale, with a density of about 3.2. Its yellow hue comes from traces of substituted elements in the crystal lattice, especially rare earths. Its name comes from the Greek apatein, "to deceive": early mineralogists often confused it with beryl, topaz or peridot. Yellow apatite is notably mined in Mexico, Brazil and Madagascar. Note : relatively soft, apatite is sensitive to impacts, friction against harder stones and acidic products. Store your jewelry separately and clean it simply with a soft cloth, without an ultrasonic bath. In lithotherapy : yellow apatite is associated with the solar plexus chakra and is credited with properties of motivation, mental clarity and self-confidence. 100% natural product : the size, shape, color and number of beads may vary slightly from one strand to another. Measurements and quantities are given for guidance only.