Larimar 8x10mm Puff Oval Beads A Grade - 15-16 Inch Freeform Just pull on both ends

Just pull on both ends to slide the pieces apart

more commonly referred to as simply Australian Opal

a variety of Feldspar

iridescent sheen

It is an aluminum borosilicate mixed with iron

Larimar 8x10mm Puff Oval Beads A Grade - 15-16 Inch Freeform Just pull on both endsLarimar 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.