Larimar 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Muoinionalusta Meteorites Why Does Turquoise Need to

Why Does Turquoise Need to Be Treated you ask

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

This item is treated and dyed agate

and opalescence or lustrous sheen in opaque samples

Larimar 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Muoinionalusta Meteorites Why Does Turquoise Need toLarimar 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.