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Larimar

Introduction
 

	Larimar is a rare form of Pectolite that was discovered in the 1970's. It is only found in the Dominican Republic.
	As Larimar is found high on an isolated mountaintop, miners use only picks and shovels to work the deposit.
	Larimar has an extraordinary blue appearance (sky blue with white streaks) similar to the color of a tropical ocean. The name “Larimar” was given by the Dominican who discovered the gem, Mr. Micheal Mendez. The name is derived from his daughter's name, Larissa and the Spanish word for ocean, “Mar”.

Esoterically, Larimar is believed to help us view events from a different perspective.
 

Larimar is claimed by some to be a gemstone of “answers from the sea of consciousness”. According to some the blue color of Larimar reflects the “sea” of all consciousness, providing freedom from self-imposed limitations and a sense of serenity, love and peace.
 

Interestingly, some people believe Larimar possesses energy excellent for communicating with sea creatures, particularly dolphins. While others attribute it with the ability to enhance communication in general.
 

Physically, some crystal healers associate Larimar with the heart, throat and higher chakras, believing it useful for healing maladies of the throat and upper respiratory system.
 

Larimar is actually a variety of Pectolite composed of Sodium Calcium Silicate Hydroxide with vitreous, transparent to translucent crystals.
 

Pectolite occurs in white or colorless, gray, light yellow, light brown, light blue and light pink. Pectolite can be confused with several other similar appearing minerals including Okenite, Wollastonite and Artinite. However, it can be distinguished by the way it occurs in cavities of basalt in igneous environments and its association with Zeolites. Discovered in 1828 in Mont Baldo and Mont Monzoni, Italy, Pectolite was not well regarded before its ocean blue variety, Larimar, was discovered.
 

Larimar is cut as cabochons and has enjoyed much success in recent years. Its translucent, sky blue color is attractive and has a loyal following of admirers. It has proven versatile in its Jewelry applications, largely because it offers such a uniquely different color.