Larimar 3mm Table Cut Cube AA Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_3x4-5x4mm but takes a trained eye

but takes a trained eye and a microscope to discern the difference between this material and the Jade it is named after

this old glass is carefully shaped

and Egyptians were mining the stone as early as 3200 BCE

Dakota Stones is offering 2 looks in this recently discovered Peruvian Rhodochrosite deposit- A-Grade & Matrix

This stone has not been dyed or enhanced in any way

Larimar 3mm Table Cut Cube AA Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_3x4-5x4mm but takes a trained eyeLarimar 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.