{"product_id":"dakota-stones-golden-obsidian-8mm-round-gemstones-8-strand-gob8rd-8","title":"Dakota Stones Golden Obsidian 8mm Round Gemstones. 8\" Strand. GOB8RD-8","description":"Golden Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass, shiny black with a golden sheen. Obsidian is produced when lava erupts from a volcano and cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. It is sometimes used for scalpel blades in cardiac surgery, as Obsidian can be formed into a blade many times sharper than steel surgical blades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 8-inch.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Mexico.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Bead per Strand: 24.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm\u003cbr\u003eAlso Known As:Sheen Obsidian, Gold Sheen Obsidian\u003cbr\u003eMetaphysical Attributes: Grounding\u003cbr\u003eChakra: Root\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 5-5.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALL sizes are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692914979068,"sku":"gem-GOB8RD-8","price":8.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1807047674_268e.jpg?v=1768939789","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-golden-obsidian-8mm-round-gemstones-8-strand-gob8rd-8","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}