Although the mineral pectolite occurs in locations across the globe, these fibrous aggregates are seldom cohesive enough to cut and usually too soft and fragile for jewelry we… See more

Although no known pectolite synthetics exist, simulants have surfaced, such as ceramics and "Victoria Stone" and "Imori Stone" glass pieces. However, a gemologica… See more

The Dominican Republic is the principal source of gem-quality pectolite. Larimar is typically cabbed instead of faceted. Please note: Mindat reported on 9/1/2023 that the Filipinas La… See more

In Canada, the Thetford Mines and Asbestos, Quebec produce magnificent, prismatic crystals. Indeed, these are the only sources of transparent, facetable pectolite, yi… See more