Gorgeous Larimar!

Larimar is a rare and beautiful blue variety of the mineral pectolite, found only in the Dominican Republic, specifically in the Barahona region. It is known for its stunning ocean-like hues, which range from light sky blue to deep volcanic blue, often with white marbling that resembles sunlight reflecting on water.

Key Characteristics of Larimar:

Color: Shades of blue ranging from pale sky blue to deep turquoise or greenish blue. The most valuable larimar tends to be a vivid, intense blue.

Appearance: Typically translucent to opaque with white streaks or swirls. The patterns often resemble waves or cloudy skies.

Hardness: 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively soft and more prone to scratches or damage than harder gemstones like quartz or sapphire.

Composition: Larimar is a sodium calcium silicate hydroxide mineral (a variety of pectolite).

Formation: It forms in volcanic cavities where hot gases cause mineral-rich solutions to crystallize into larimar.

Rarity: Larimar is considered a semi-precious stone and is unique to a specific area in the Caribbean, which adds to its appeal and value.

Symbolism & Metaphysical Properties (in crystal healing):

Often associated with the throat chakra.

Believed to promote calm, communication, and emotional healing.

Sometimes called the "Stone of Atlantis", based on a legend that ties the stone to the mythical lost city.