Phosphosiderite Faceted 4mm Necklace With Sterling Silver Lobster Clasp

$ 95.00

  • Phosphosiderite Faceted 4mm Necklace With Sterling Silver Lobster Clasp
  • Size Approx. 16 1/4" Long
  • Bead Size: Phosphosiderite Faceted Rounds, 4mm
  • Strung on softlex wire
  • Handcrafted at Beads of Paradise NYC
  • Phosphosiderite is a rare mineral named for its main components, Phosphate and Iron. The Siderite at the end of Phosphosiderite comes from "Sideros", the Greek word for Iron.
  • Phosphosiderite was discovered in 1890. It is mined in some parts of Chile, Argentina, Germany, Portugal, and the United States.
  • Phosphosiderite is often found in a bright orchid-purple tint with yellow-colored streaks. The vein-like streaks found in the stone are known as Cacoxenite. Four other rare color variants are rose red, brown-reddish yellow, mossy green, and dark shades of purple.