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meaning that it has lustre and some translucency without the fire or color play associated with precious opal varieties
Lepidocrocite forms when iron-containing substances rust underwater
Considered by ancient Egyptians and Romans to have powers of beautification and wrinkle protection
The hematite inclusions are responsible for the stone’s color
It is not possible to drive to the location of the mine so the material has to be hiked out of the area through rugged terrain
Larimar 6mm Heishi with Matrix - 15-16 Inch Amazon Stone meaning that it has lustreLarimar 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.