Natural Larimar Gemstone - Ring
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Natural larimar gemstone, a blue pectolite from the Dominican Republic, specifically Los Chupaderos in the Barahona region; diameter 19 mm, stone size 2.0 x 3.0 cm, weight 9.7 g.
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Natural gemstone larimar.
Diameter: 19 mm
Size stone: 2,0 x 3,0 cm cm
Weight: 9,7 grams
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
The only known Larimar deposit on Earth is located in Los Chupaderos, about seven miles northwest of La Ciénaga and southwest of Barahona, in the southern region of the Dominican Republic.
This volcanic area is composed of altered porphyritic andesites and basalts surrounded by Eocene limestone fractured by ancient volcanic activity.
Deep within these rocks, Larimar forms as small, oval-shaped nodules filling gas cavities created during basalt crystallization. These nodules often show concentric structures, with centers rich in calcium oxide (CaO)—a key component of Larimar’s chemical makeup.
Larimar mining operation in a forested area with large piles of earth and Larimar rough rocks.
What is Larimar Made Of?
Composition
Larimar is a rare blue variety of pectolite, found only in the Dominican Republic. While typical pectolite is white or gray, Larimar’s blue color comes from trace amounts of iron and magnesium, which reflect its basaltic volcanic origin. This unique composition gives Larimar its signature shades—from pale sky blue to deep, vivid Caribbean blue.
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Natural gemstone larimar.
Diameter: 19 mm
Size stone: 2,0 x 3,0 cm cm
Weight: 9,7 grams
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
The only known Larimar deposit on Earth is located in Los Chupaderos, about seven miles northwest of La Ciénaga and southwest of Barahona, in the southern region of the Dominican Republic.
This volcanic area is composed of altered porphyritic andesites and basalts surrounded by Eocene limestone fractured by ancient volcanic activity.
Deep within these rocks, Larimar forms as small, oval-shaped nodules filling gas cavities created during basalt crystallization. These nodules often show concentric structures, with centers rich in calcium oxide (CaO)—a key component of Larimar’s chemical makeup.
Larimar mining operation in a forested area with large piles of earth and Larimar rough rocks.
What is Larimar Made Of?
Composition
Larimar is a rare blue variety of pectolite, found only in the Dominican Republic. While typical pectolite is white or gray, Larimar’s blue color comes from trace amounts of iron and magnesium, which reflect its basaltic volcanic origin. This unique composition gives Larimar its signature shades—from pale sky blue to deep, vivid Caribbean blue.
Shipping registered.
Details
Era
After 2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Metal
Natural Larimar Gemstone
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
9.7 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Women
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