gemstone
Larimar
Pectolite (NaCa2Si3O8(OH))
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale, varying shades of blue to turquoise-white, silky to vitreous luster, and monoclinic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale, varying shades of blue to turquoise-white, silky to vitreous luster, and monoclinic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in volcanic cavities where hydrothermal fluids rich in copper and calcium precipitated pectolite within basaltic rocks.
Uses & applications
Primarily used in high-end jewelry, carvings, and as a collectible gemstone.
Geological facts
Also known as the Atlantis Stone, Larimar is exceptionally rare and found exclusively in a single mountainous region in the Dominican Republic.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive oceanic blue color patterns resembling sunlight dancing on Caribbean water; mined manually in Barahona.
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