Larimar (Pectolite) Gemstones

  • Hardness

    4.5 - 6.0 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Dominican Republic.

  • Appearance

    Opaque, sky blue with white streaks, sometimes included with reddish or blackish impurities. The name is derived from the name of the daughter of Mr. Micheal Mendez, Larissa and the Spanish word for ocean, mar. This form of pectolite is found only in the Dominican Republic and is unlike any other pectolite in the world.

  • Enhancements

    Larimar is not known to be enhanced.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

Larimar
Larimar

LAR160
LAR160
23.79 ct.
24.5x17.8mm Cabochon, Antique Cushion Cut
Medium
Strong Strongly Bluish Green
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Larimar Pectolite

Calibrated Larimar
Calibrated Larimar

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  • A Larimar is found in colors that range from pale to medium turquoise blue to a greenish-blue and features milky white veining. The amount and thickness of the veining varies widely from stone to stone.

Larimar Quality A
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
10mm
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12mm
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14mm
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  A
10x8mm
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12x10mm
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16x12mm
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