Angelite, Green, Natural, Smooth Round, One 10mm Strand

Angelite, Green, Natural, Smooth Round Beads, 10mm. 

This price is for one bead strand 15 to 16 inches long. 

8mm strands have 35 to 38 beads.

Angelite is a form of anhydrite which is a crystal made of calcium sulfate. The crystals are formed in places where gypsum stones had previously been in contact with water, which then evaporates, leaving anhydrite crystals behind. After being compressed for many millions of years, the stone is formed. Angelite, also known as anhydrite or angel stone and is named for its angelic appearance. Its name comes from the Greek word meaning "without water."

Anhydrite can also be found in white, grey, blue, green, pink and red. It is also a fairly new gemstone, having only been discovered in 1987 in Peru. It has since been found in Britain, Russia, Germany, Poland, Libya, Egypt, and Mexico.

Hardness 3-3.5

This is a natural stone that has had no treatment other than cutting, drilling, and polishing in China.