{"product_id":"dakota-stones-astrophyllite-8mm-round-77557","title":"Dakota Stones Astrophyllite 8mm Round Gemstones 15-16\" Strand.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAstrophyllite is a very rare, brown to golden-yellow hydrous potassium iron titanium silicate mineral. Astrophyllite gets its name from the Greek words astron meaning \"star\" and phyllon meaning \"leaf\". The mineral is heavy, soft and fragile, and was first discovered in 1854 in Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number: gem-APH8RD.\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Strand Length: 15-16 Inch.\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Norway.\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Bead per Strand: 50.\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm.\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 3-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Dakota Stones: For nearly two decades, Dakota Stones has been an industry leader in providing top quality semi-precious gemstone beads in unique cuts for creative jewelry designers and artists. They offer the widest selection of cuts and sizes anywhere in the industry. Working very hard to ensure that every bead on a Dakota Stones strand is usable in a design. That means that every bead should be cut and drilled correctly, the finish is right and the bead looks distinct to its stone type. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be aware... GEMSTONES ARE A NATURAL MATERIAL. EACH STRAND IS UNIQUE AND ONE OF A KIND. THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE VARIATIONS FROM THOSE PICTURED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL sizes are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: We make every attempt to represent an item's true color, but colors may vary on different monitors and devices or in different lighting situations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47827675152636,"sku":"gem-APH8RD","price":21.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1969068282_gqvx.jpg?v=1756737427","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-astrophyllite-8mm-round-77557","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}