Larimar 3mm Table Cut Cube AA Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_3x4-5x4mm and Egyptians were mining the

and Egyptians were mining the stone as early as 3200 BCE

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

and often marbled green shell

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

As the name suggests

Larimar 3mm Table Cut Cube AA Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_3x4-5x4mm and Egyptians were mining theLarimar 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.