Larimar 5x8mm Rondelle with Matrix - 15-16 Inch 12x20-15x30mm brown to golden-yellow hydrous potassium

brown to golden-yellow hydrous potassium iron titanium silicate mineral

It can be easily confused with other minerals due to its variety of colors and formations

Common Opal is generally opaque

and we offer it when we can

Trace amounts of iron can also affect the hue

Larimar 5x8mm Rondelle with Matrix - 15-16 Inch 12x20-15x30mm brown to golden-yellow hydrous potassiumLarimar 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.