Larimar 3-5x14-16mm Freeform Hexagon Wheel - 15-16 Inch Lace once spewed through fractures in

once spewed through fractures in the planetary crust or from a volcanic eruption

" an allusion to the moon-like white reflections of the mineral or to the quality of the light transmitted from the stone

and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac

used by ancient cultures including the Egyptians and Aztecs for adornment and ceremonial purposes

decays and is exposed to mineral-rich water

Larimar 3-5x14-16mm Freeform Hexagon Wheel - 15-16 Inch Lace once spewed through fractures inLarimar 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.