 If you're reading this, you already know the most important thing about Larimar - it happens to be one of - if not THE - most beautiful stones in the world!
But, there's actually more to know about Larimar than that:
Larimar is found in only one place in the world - one square kilometer in the Dominican Republic - making it one of the rarest gemstones in the world. It is said to be 20 times rarer than tanzanite.
blue pectolite
Larimar, a volcanic stone is actually a form of pectolite.
Although pectolite are to be had in nearly every hemisphere, none have the unique volcanic blue coloration of Larimar. This makes it one of the rarest novelties known.
Pectolite is normally gray or white. Yet, Larimar is a beautiful blue pectolite. It is interesting to ponder the fact that the series of events that created this beautiful blue wonder have only occurred one time, in one place throughout the history of the world!
Larimar's beautiful colors mirror the blue and white shades of the ocean and sky. No two stones are alike, each piece is unique, with its own natural beauty.
1st "discovered" in 1974
This gemstone was first discovered in 1974 by an American Peace Corp. worker and a Dominican geologist, Miguel Mendez, although the inhabitants and their ancestors at the location were long aware of the stone. They had once traveled upstream until they came up against a rock formation that seemed to be the source of this blue precious stone, and subsequently gathered the stones on the beach for decades.
The name "Larimar" was given to the stone by Miguel Mendez, combining his daughter's name LARIssa and MAR the Spanish word for sea.
the atlantis stone
The stone is also called the Atlantis Stone. A very strong defender of the notion that part of Atlantis could be found in the Caribbean was the psychic Edgar Cayce (1877 - 1945). For this reason, many look at Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic) as a remnant of sunken Atlantis.
Cayce predicted that on one of the Caribbean islands a blue stone would be found with extraordinary healing attributes!
f.a.q. about Larimar
how is larimar mined?
Mining the stone is extremely difficult. Not only does the location of the mines make them extremely difficult to access but the area is subject to the hurricane season, often causing the mines to be closed for 5 months out of the year. Also, it is believed by some that the mines may run dry in the next 8 to 10 years.
is it graded?
There are several factors typically used to grade the stone, with color and patterning being the primary ones:
- Color – the deeper, "volcanic" blues are considered to be "best".
- Patterning – the richer, more interesting, the better.
- Luster - is it glossy?
- Luminosity - does it seem to "glow" or have an inner light?
- Clarity - is it free of obvious defects? (Pits, cracks, carbon deposits, etc.)
- Translucence - can light pass thru a portion of the stone?
- Chatoyance - a luminous band with a silky luster (like that typical of cat's-eye).
There is no one particular factor that determines the grade; it is a combination of factors. The depth of color alone may not "make or break" the grade; the pattern and luminosity may bring up the grade of a stone whose color may not be as deep as others.
If you ever have any question about any Larimar you see here, at Larimarvelous, please do not hesitate to give us a call or drop us
an email - we're happy to answer any questions and, you may have noticed, we looove talking about Larimar!
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Metaphysical Aspects
of Larimar
Larimar.
Besides the obvious joy that so many of us feel when we look at a Larimar stone that speaks to us, it is believed that Larimar has many metaphysical and spiritual aspects to it.
It is said that Larimar helps us to view events from a different perspective; it softens, enlightens and heals in a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual way, stimulates the heart, throat, third eye and crown chakras facilitating inner wisdom and outer manifestation.
Many believe that Larimar represents peace and clarity, radiating healing and love energy. It is often recommended for people who are stressed.
It is believed by many to be a healing stone. In "The Book of Stones", Robert Simmons writes "Larimar is a stone of tremendous benefit to the throat chakra, providing the power of clear communication and the emotional strength and stability that enable one to speak from the heart. . . .
He goes on to say, "In meditation, Larimar can help one see and release oneself from unhealthy inner bonds to other people, or to principles which do not serve one's highest good."
"It supports a state of confident well-being and awareness of one's capacities."
"Relaxation is one of the benefits of Larimar. It soothes the emotional body, releasing undesirable attachments and relieving stress. Wearing the stone, one feels surrounded in an oasis of calm, always aware of the fundamental 'all-rightness' of the world, regardless of transient circumstances. Larimar can cool hot tempers and guide
excess passion into peace."
"Placing Larimar stones in one's home or work environment will assure a pleasant and serene atmosphere. Using the stone on the throat chakra in a pendant or in a laying-on-the-stones treatment, will help to unleash the voice of one's deepest wisdom."
And, while no one knows for sure about the effects of Larimar, no one can deny its obvious beauty and the impact of a stone this glorious is indisputable. |
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