Larimar Natural 6X9.5mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Angelite while the Zoisite is light

while the Zoisite is light to medium green

with flecks of light to deep red and patterns of copper brown

These “needles” usually appear golden

famed mineralogist and jeweler George Frederick Kunz

whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald

Larimar Natural 6X9.5mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Angelite while the Zoisite is lightLarimar 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.