Larimar 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_10222024 with darker shades being higher

with darker shades being higher in value

Agate is one of many varieties of banded Chalcedony

while the amount of Iron in the stone varies its shade of purple

black with snowflake patterns

Larimar 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_10222024 with darker shades being higherLarimar 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.