{"product_id":"dakota-stones-pyrite-8mm-round-beads-gemstones-8-strand-pyr8rd-8","title":"Dakota Stones Pyrite 8mm Round Beads Gemstones. 8\" Strand. Pyr8RD-8","description":"Pyrite, an iron sulfide, is characterized by its metallic luster and brass-yellow hue that have earned it the nickname “fool’s gold.” Pyrite is actually lighter in color than gold as well as harder and more brittle. It derives its real name from the Greek “pyrites,” meaning “of fire,” as it creates sparks when struck on steel. It is found around the world in many unusual natural formations including globes, cubes, flat radial disks and dodecahedral crystals with twelve pentagonal facets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 8-inch.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Globally\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Bead per Strand: 25.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm\u003cbr\u003eAlso Known As: Iron Pyrite, Fool’s Gold\u003cbr\u003eMetaphysical Attributes: Protection, Prosperity, Vitality\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 6\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":48692696449276,"sku":"gem-PYR8RD-8","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1654165765_as9j.jpg?v=1768937860","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-pyrite-8mm-round-beads-gemstones-8-strand-pyr8rd-8","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}