Aragonite / Strontianite (''Perumar'')

Item Description

We first started seeing these gems in 2017. Our good friend in Lima was able to get his hands on a small parcel of what the locals call "Perumar", becuase of its similarity to the famous Larimar (Pectolite) gems from the Dominican Republic. These attractive and unique gems, according to our friend, are a mixture of Aragonite and Strontianite This disocvery in Peru seemed to be very limited, as we were only able to get our hands on a few stones. This cabochon cut gem shows gentle alternating zones of white and blue hues, and when the stone is backlit, it shows a more vivid aqua blue tone in areas. It's somewhat suitable for jewelry (probably best set into a pendant), and would make a great addition to your gem collection as almost no one else has it.