Antique Victorian Satin Spar Gypsum Graduated Bead Necklace Gold Filled 34"

-Satin spar is a very fragile stone with a hardness of 2 on the Mohs scale, so it can be scratched with your fingernail. It is a type of gypsum often found in North America, was a popular and made into souvenir pieces like stanhopes, brooches and fobs for watches. -These beads are in great shape for being over 100 years old! These do not need to get wet as they will start to dissolve. -Strung on gold filled chain, spring ring clasp, measures 34" long -This stone is often confused with selenite, another type of gypsum, as well as types of feldspars like moonstone.