Dominican Republic Blue Stone

It s a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only in the dominican republic in the caribbean.

Dominican republic blue stone.

Only 3 left in stock order soon. A mountainous relatively inaccessible area in the province of barahona in the dominican republic. The attractive color of this stone makes an excellent material for our jewelry perfect for a special occasion this semi precious stone is attaining an important worldwide recognition for its rarity and the beauty of its coloring. Larimar is a unique variety of pectolite which is a stone with an unusual fibrous formation.

Hardness varies between 5 7 on the mohs scale with the darker blue stones ranging closer to 7. It has been found only in one location. Although several studies and theories have been carried out science does not fully understand why the dominican blue amber shows this characteristic. Larimar is a rare form of pectolite which was discovered in the 1970 s and is only found in the dominican republic.

Here in the dominican republic amber ambar is usually yellow reddish or green and some rare specimens are blue. Blue amber is a unique and natural phenomenon. Dominican republic blue stone larimar ring 925 sterling silver ring girls women ring silver gemstone ring statement ring bohemian jewelry dainty promise ring engagement gift for her. Larimar is also called stefilia s stone.

Simmons 228 229 ahsian 229 a rare blue variety of pectolite larimar is found only in the dominican republic in the caribbean. The first mention of the stone is in a request to mine larimar in 1916 however it wasn t until 1974 that the stone really made an appearance. A stone of clear communication it provides the strength and courage needed to speak openly from the heart. Larimar s coloration varies from white light blue green blue to deep blue.

This lovely rare and spectacular mineral gem called larimar is a blue pectolite found in the dominican republic. It occurs as needle like crystals grown together in a solid mass and forms in cavities within basaltic lava. Larimar also called stefilia s stone is a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only in the dominican republic in the caribbean its coloration varies from white light blue green blue to deep blue. It has an extraordinary blue appearance similar to the color of the ocean in tropical areas.