geosmin petrichor molecule pendant

<strong>geosmin - the scent after rain</strong><br /><br />The world smells different after a long-needed rain shower. Breathe in deeply, and you are transported to a remembered yet timeless space. The scent is called petrichor: fresh, earthy, joyous.<br /><br />This well-known and well-loved smell actually comes from the ground - largely from geosmin, a volatile molecule produced by soil-dwelling bacteria.<br /><br />In necklace form, it is worn by those who appreciate rain and the healthy microbiomes in our soil.<br /><br />Geosmin is also responsible for the earthy flavor of beets - and is an unwelcome flavor in wine.<br /><br />This pendant is about 1 inch long and .75 inch wide. Shapeways will make and send the pendant only, the chain is not included.<br /><br />