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African Jade Gemstone Beads, Round, 4mm (strand)

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21-884-096
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African Jade Beads: The name African jade is used to describe an opaque grossular garnet that comes from South African mines, and resembles jade.Also known as buddstone, garnet jade, and Transvaal jade, these semiprecious beads often contain a mix of light green, pink and white. The form of grossular garnet they're cut from is a silicate of calcium and aluminum that's used as an inexpensive substitute for jade.The term "grossular" comes from the Latin word for "gooseberry," a reflection on the stone's green color. Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone.
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African Jade Beads: The name African jade is used to describe an opaque grossular garnet that comes from South African mines, and resembles jade.

Also known as buddstone, garnet jade, and Transvaal jade, these semiprecious beads often contain a mix of light green, pink and white. The form of grossular garnet they're cut from is a silicate of calcium and aluminum that's used as an inexpensive substitute for jade.

The term "grossular" comes from the Latin word for "gooseberry," a reflection on the stone's green color.


Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone.

Details

Sold by:
strand
Size:
4mm
Additional Info:
92-112 beads, 16" strand
Country of Origin:
China
Style:
Smooth (Not Faceted)
Gemstone:
Jade
Hole Size:
0.5-1.0mm

Product Reviews

  • 5

    Wonderful Product!

    This product is simply amazing! Great quality and the colors are beautiful! Plus the shipping (I chose the standard shipping method) was super fast! It arrived within two days of my purchase!

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