Larimar is one of the most captivating gemstones that we know of; its exquisite beauty, unique color and extreme rarity all combine to make it a truly precious gem.
Larimar is a rare silky looking stone formed from pectolite, which was discovered in the 1970's and is only found in the
But because it is found in such a small area, the entire Larimar deposit is easily influenced by many factors. The most important of which are the terrain and natural occurrence of the stone. It is best to mine the stone by hand; dynamite or heavy machinery can destroy it. For this reason, Larimar a blue-graded gem variant of pectolite, is mined today by the sons of the same villagers that discovered the source of the stone 30 years ago.
Miners excavate using only hand tools to find and follow the small veins of Larimar. The best quality stone can be found up to a hundred feet below the surface, so digging through all of that rock naturally takes quite some time. The rainfall during the five-month hurricane season often closes the mines. Also, the mines flood and the mountain can unleash devastating mudslides. These factors all contribute to making the stone very difficult to excavate and limit the supply even further.
The name "Larimar" comes from a combination of Larissa and Mar and was given to the stone by a Dominican who named the stone after his daughter Larissa and Mar, the Spanish word for sea.
It
is said that Larimar helps us view events from different perspectives, to
soften and enlighten, to heal the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual
body.
Larimar stimulates the heart, throat, third eye and crown chakras promoting inner wisdom. It represents peace and clarity, healing and love. Larimar is reputed to be helpful for those experiencing stress and anxiety.
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