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Larimar
Scientific Name: Pectolite, Sodium Calcium Silicate Hydroxide
Group: Silicates - inosilicates
Chemical composition: NaCa2(Si3O8)(OH)
Colors: Blue, white, tan
Hardness: 4.5 to 5
Formation: Triclinic crystal; Acicular form
Principal Sources: Dominican Republic
Special Notes: Larimar is a rare blue variety of pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean. This pectolite has cobalt where others have calcium, resulting in a vivid blue color. The mining and sale of larimar is strictly controled by the source country, resulting in monopoly type pricing.
$200.00 | $330.00 |
