Larimar 6mm Heishi with Matrix - 15-16 Inch Star Jade is the industry name

Jade is the industry name for this beautiful deep green stone

It is not a granite

This is due to high oscillating frequency and thermal conductivity

without the play of color present in more precious varieties

Herkimer County

Larimar 6mm Heishi with Matrix - 15-16 Inch Star Jade is the industry nameLarimar 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.