A full 15.5-inch strand of 4mm round magnesite beads in a mixed colorway — dyed stabilized magnesite gives you the chalky, natural-stone look of a true mineral bead at a size that works hard across nearly any stringing project.
The dyed stabilized finish produces soft, matte-toned rounds with the characteristic porous surface of magnesite, lending each bead a quiet, chalky depth rather than a glassy shine.
Specifications
- Size: 4 mm
- Color: Magnesite Mix 15.5"
- Material: Dyed Stabilized Magnesite
- Quantity: 15.5" Strand
What to make with them
At 4mm, these rounds are ideal for delicate multi-strand bracelets, layered necklaces where you want a light touch, or as spacers between larger focal stones in a strung design — they also work well knotted on silk for a classic gemstone-bead necklace with a soft, organic feel.
Description
The sky's the limit for design possibilities using these fun brightly hued nugget beads! Magnesite makes an economical substitute for turquoise, and perfectly compliments fresh Southwestern styles. Magnesite or Magnesium Carbonate can range from transparent to opaque and is a highly porous, low luster stone which makes it a great candidate for enhancement and dying. It can be difficult to distinguish Magnesite from both dolomite and serpentine, both are also very suitable stones for enhancement and often marketed as faux jade. Magnesite can be dyed into a broad spectrum of bold colors, and is often enhanced to resemble turquoise, it is sometimes known as lime turquoise, white turquoise, or marshmallow turquoise. Native American cultures have crafted Magnesite into beads for both jewelry and currency for hundreds of years.
- MaterialDyed Stabilized Magnesite
- Color FamilyWhites
- Size4 mm
- Gemstone TypeMagnesite
- Mineral FamilyCarbonate (Magnesite)
- Chakra AssociationHeart