Larimar 8x10mm Puff Oval Beads A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Blue Opal Since Sonoran Gold Turquoise is

Since Sonoran Gold Turquoise is a relatively new find and is not as widely available as other turquoise varieties it has limited supply

It is produced by certain molluscs as an inner shell layer

resembling the mottled green and black pattern of a kiwi fruit

Two of the finest mines in the Hubei province are the Yungai

Larimar 8x10mm Puff Oval Beads A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Blue Opal Since Sonoran Gold Turquoise isLarimar 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.