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>> Mineralogy <<
Larimar is a rare blue pectolite mineral found only in one square kilometer of the world, in the Dominican Republic, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, in tubes of basaltic lava. Pectolites are an acid silicate hydrate of calcium and sodium. Larimar has vibrant volcanic blue coloration that is the result of copper substitution for calcium at the time of formation. The color varies from white, light-blue, green-blue to deep blue, with the occasional red brown hematite inclusions. Larimar is chatoyant: an optical effect that produces luminous, silky streaks of reflected light always perpendicular to the direction of the fibers. Larimar is photosensitive, so the bright blue color could fade if exposed to too much sunlight or heat.
>> Lore <<
The indigenous Taino people of the Caribbean knew of Larimar long before it was “discovered” and believed that the Blue Stone came from the sea. Father Miguel Domingo Fuertes Loren of the Barahona Parish requested permission on the 22nd of November 1916 to mine a blue rock that he had discovered. Pectolites were not yet known in the Dominican Republic so his request was denied. Miguel Méndez and Peace Corps volunteer Norman Rilling found Larimar in 1974 on a beach at the foot of the Bahoruco Mountains, in the coastal province of Barahona. Miguel took his young daughter's name Larissa and the Spanish word for sea (mar) and formed Larimar, to suggest the colors of the Caribbean Sea where it was found. Larimar is also known as Blue Pectolite, Stefilia's Stone, Atlantis Stone & the Dolphin Stone.
>> Medicine <<
Born of Fire (Volcano) & Water (Ocean) = Balances Polarities + Stone of Loving & Clear Communication + Shields the body from EMFs + Tranquility + Serenity + Clarity + Energies of Sky and Sea + Emotional Cleanser, especially Fears & Phobias + Facilitates Meditation + Stimulates Creativity + Facilitates Flow + Dissolves Energy Blocks + Supports Thyroid & Helps Balance Iodine Levels + Reduces Stress + Believed to be Connected to Atlantis & Lemuria