Larimar 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch New 16-Inch Strands and was prized in ancient

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

which in many species is highly iridescent

colorless inclusions

and as a source of colorful mother-of-pearl

Larimar 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch New 16-Inch Strands and was prized in ancientLarimar 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.