Larimar 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Varries Origin: Madagascar

Origin: Madagascar

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine

peach or light red and may also include colorless Quartz

Jade refers to an ornamental mineral

Larimar 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Varries Origin: MadagascarLarimar 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.