Rare Larimar teardrop pendant (ETP00238) Green Imperial Jasper

Rare Larimar teardrop pendant (ETP00238) Green Imperial JasperLarimar 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 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,

This is a variety of Calcite containing Cobalt

It is not a true form of agate

It is rare and difficult to find as where it was found is now included in a National monument and the site access is limited

For this reason it can be beneficial to place a piece on top of

smallest bead : 9

Newfoundland

B : 13 x 24 x 5

Size: 13 x 14 x 5 - 18 x 27 x 5

5 x 21 x 5

Corals may vary widely within a single stone depending on weathering and oxidation and the original mineral content

C : 16x24x8

Dimensions of beads: (measurement is approx) smallest bead: 13mm(w)x16mm(h)x4mm(d) largest bead: 18mm(w)x24mm(h)x5mm (d) Length of this strand: 16 inches/ 407mm Origins: Utah