Larimar 6x8mm Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch Marquise an opaque silicon dioxide mineral

an opaque silicon dioxide mineral and form of microcrystalline Chalcedony

browns and grays are reminiscent of a rainforest

creating iridescent flashes of blue

milky white

Larimar 6x8mm Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch Marquise an opaque silicon dioxide mineralLarimar is a translucent blue, turquoise and white stone that can have streaks and patterns of white, as well as red or brown either from oxidation or Hematite inclusions. It is a rare variety of Pectolite, found only in the Dominican Republic. Copper within the Pectolite creates the beautiful blue and turquoise colors in the stone. The blue colors are photosensitive and may fade when exposed to excessive light or heat.