Larimar 4x6mm Rondelle with Matrix - 15-16 Inch Shape_Nugget simply put

simply put

South Africa in areas where gold was found

An aluminum silicate mineral

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the third to hardest common natural gemstone

Larimar 4x6mm Rondelle with Matrix - 15-16 Inch Shape_Nugget simply putLarimar 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.