Description
Chatoyant larimar upside-down tear drop cabochon, bezel set in sterling silver. Your eyes will be mesmerized by this cool, blue beauty.
Dimensions: (1.9″ long-with bail) x (1.03″ wide) x (.33″ thick)
Weight: .45 ounces/12.8 grams
LARIMAR ~ The Gemstone of the Caribbean
Larimar, a rare form of blue pectolite, has been mined exclusively in one square mile of the Dominican Republic since 1974. Most is mined in very difficult mountain terrain, but a small amount can be found in the Rio Baoruco riverbed. The blue and less common green veins are found under a layer of basalt that contains red hematite. White calcite and hematite inclusions can form fern-like patterns in some stones. Larimar has a hardness of 5 to 6, and is considered extremely tough by lapidaries. The blue tones are said to calm the spirit, the greens assist in healing, and the red patterns strengthen the will. Larimar can work to bring truth to communications. Rare, high-quality, and CHATOYANT (cat’s-eye effect) LARIMAR is a highly sought-after. These rare specimens feature intense deep-sea blue colors and shimmering, lightning-like, or silky, light-refracting bands that resemble sunlight dancing under Caribbean waters.
