Product Information
- You will receive exactly this Larimar Rough Slab - 72mm x 46mm x 8mm / 2 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 5/16 Inches; 45g / 1.6 oz / 225 Carat (see photo, some photos are taken wet, the photos are taken under bright light, stand not included)!
- This stone is known by many 'names' : The Atlantis Stone, The Dolphin Stone, Stefilia's Stone, Caribbean Gemstone. Larimar is a blue variety of the mineral Pectolite. Pectolite is not a rare mineral and is found throughout the world, but the exquisite sea-blue color exhibited in the Larimar variety is very unique, and only comes from one place in the world. It is found only in a limited deposit in the Dominican Republic, and is virtually the only gemstone to be found in the entire Caribbean.
- Gemologically, blue Larimar is a hydrated sodium calcium silicate with manganese. Its distinct blue color is owed to calcium being replaced by copper impurities. The composition of Larimar is often mixed with other materials such as calcite and hematite. Its color can vary from white to light-blue, and from medium sky to volcanic blue.
- Sometimes, it contains reddish or brown spots, caused by oxidation of iron within the matrix of the crystal. Chemical Formula: NaCa2Si3O8(OH); Color: Blue, Green, Multicolored; Hardness: 4.5 - 5;
- (The above information is provided solely for informational purpose. Kindly note that all stones are offered for decorative purposes only. Please, handle your stones with great care, do not grind or crumble them, do not dip or add them into your food or drink, do not use any parts of them in any elixirs, potions, lotions etc. Always make sure you wash your hands before and after working with your crystals.)
