Larimar 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Silk Road Jade it is believed to be

it is believed to be a grounding stone that promotes certainty

Naturally occuring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red

and veins within the tan

as the main source of this stone comes from (as you can probably guess) Argentina

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

Larimar 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Silk Road Jade it is believed to beLarimar 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.