Larimar 4x7mm Rondelle Beads A Grade - 15-16 Inch Almondine & Almond Peach Calcite is a rock-forming mineral

Calcite is a rock-forming mineral that is extremely common and found throughout the world in sedimentary

or golden-yellow color of the mineral beryl

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803 to 1873)

and Turquoise

Chrysoprase is a bright apple green

Larimar 4x7mm Rondelle Beads A Grade - 15-16 Inch Almondine & Almond Peach Calcite is a rock-forming mineralLarimar 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.