Larimar 6mm Heishi with Matrix - 15-16 Inch Star without the play of color

without the play of color present in more precious varieties

though it also can occur in dark brown and golden colors

Herkimer County

Jade is the industry name for this beautiful deep green stone

Larimar 6mm Heishi with Matrix - 15-16 Inch Star without the play of colorLarimar 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.