Larimar faceted beads 6-18mm (ETB00803) Rare/Unique jewelry/Vintage jewelry/Gemstone on sale necklace

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Larimar faceted beads 6-18mm (ETB00803)
Size : 12 x 12.5 x 8.5 mm
- this is only an approximate, the size varies slightly.
Length: 18.5 inches
Finishing: Polished

{ D e s c r i p t i o n }
Larimar, also called "Stefilia's Stone", is a rare blue variety of pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean. Its coloration varies from white, light-blue, green-blue on sale to deep blue.

Larimar is a type of pectolite, or a rock composed largely of pectolite, an acid silicate hydrate of calcium and sodium. Although pectolite is found in many locations, none have the unique volcanic blue coloration of larimar. This blue color, distinct from that of other pectolites, is the result of copper substitution for calcium.[3]
Miocene volcanic rocks, andesites and basalts, erupted within the limestones of the south coast of the island. These rocks contained cavities or vugs which were later filled with a variety of minerals including the blue pectolite. These pectolite cavity fillings are a secondary occurrence within the volcanic flows, dikes and plugs. When these rocks erode the pectolite fillings are carried downslope to end up in the alluvium and the beach gravels. The Bahoruco River carried the pectolite bearing sediments to the sea.[1] The tumbling action along the streambed provided the natural polishing to the blue larimar which makes them stand out in contrast to the dark gravels of the streambed.

You will receive the same quality as you see in my pictures, I always send from the same batch.

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