Larimar Natural 6X9.5mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Diamond many people believe that diamonds

many people believe that diamonds are formed from coal

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

consisting of opaque rust to red glass with tiny flecks of glittering copper suspended within it

but is most commonly associated with white

Larimar Natural 6X9.5mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Diamond many people believe that diamondsLarimar 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.