Larimar
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Found exclusively in a single volcanic deposit in the Barahona Province of the Dominican Republic, larimar is the trade name for a rare pale blue to blue-green variety of pectolite. Its sky-blue to turquoise color, reminiscent of Caribbean water, comes from copper partially replacing calcium in the mineral, which occurs as white radiating aggregates cut en cabochon. Crystallizing in the triclinic system, it is soft at 5.0 on the Mohs scale. First offered commercially in 1974, it was named by the Dominican Miguel Mendez from his daughter's name Larissa and the Spanish word for sea, mar. This budget-tier semi-precious stone is the national gemstone of the Dominican Republic.
Physical & Optical Properties
Category
Semi-Precious Gems
Mohs Hardness
5.0
Specific Gravity
2.74 – 2.9
Refractive Index
1.595 – 1.645
Crystal System
Triclinic
Color
various
Birefringence
0.032
Mohs Hardness
Mohs Hardness: 5.0
1 Soft10 Hard
Crystal System
Value & Market
Price Tier
Budget (< $50/ct)
Where to Buy Larimar
Blue Nile
Fine jewelry retailer
James Allen
Gemstone jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Ethically sourced gems
Amazon
Wide selection
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About Larimar
라리마는 도미니카 공화국에서만 산출되는 희귀한 청색 패어사이트(침규회석)로, 투명한 하늘색에서 심청색, 청록색의 아름다운 색채와 하얀 물결 무늬가 카리브해 바다를 연상시킵니다. 도미니카 공화국에서만 단 하나의 광산이 존재하여 산지가 극히 제한적이며, 국제적으로 인기가 높아 점점 희귀해지고 있습니다. 카리브해의 보석이자 도미니카 공화국의 국가 보석으로 사랑받습니다.
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Jewelry Use
Durability
4/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larimar?
라리마는 도미니카 공화국에서만 산출되는 희귀한 청색 패어사이트(침규회석)로, 투명한 하늘색에서 심청색, 청록색의 아름다운 색채와 하얀 물결 무늬가 카리브해 바다를 연상시킵니다. 도미니카 공화국에서만 단 하나의 광산이 존재하여 산지가 극히 제한적이며, 국제적으로 인기가 높아 점점 희귀해지고 있습니다. 카리브해의 보석이자 도미니카 공화국의 국가 보석으로 사랑받습니다.
What is the hardness of Larimar?
Larimar has a Mohs hardness of 5.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Larimar?
Larimar is primarily Various.
How much does Larimar cost?
Larimar falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Larimar?
Larimar belongs to the Triclinic crystal system.