Larimar 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Muoinionalusta Meteorites The presence of Manganese within

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

and opalescence or lustrous sheen in opaque samples

This item is treated and dyed agate

King Tutankhamun’s death mask was studded with Turquoise

resulting in fossils that are chalk-white

Larimar 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Muoinionalusta Meteorites The presence of Manganese withinLarimar 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.