Larimar 5x7-6x8mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Size_9x11-13x20mm When the abalone shell is

When the abalone shell is struck

It is a very soft stone typically found near copper deposits

and can be red to reddish brown

and the knobs giving it some visual similarities to the paw of a lion

Rocky Butte Jasper is mined in Oregon and may have either dendritic or landscape qualities

Larimar 5x7-6x8mm Pebble - 15-16 Inch Size_9x11-13x20mm When the abalone shell 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.