Larimar with Matrix 8mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Brown Spinel is a hard vitreous

Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide

Picture Jasper is a form of brown Jasper characterized by its unique banding and flow patterns created by petrified or silicate mud and occasional dendritic inclusions

Note: Our 8-inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing

Green Aventurine

as well as some occurrences of dark gray

Larimar with Matrix 8mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Brown Spinel is a hard vitreousLarimar 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.