Dominican Blue Stone

Larimar is a unique variety of pectolite which is a stone with an unusual fibrous formation.

Dominican blue stone. Hardness varies between 5 7 on the mohs scale with the darker blue stones ranging closer to 7. While pectolite was first described in italy in 1828 the unique bright blue variety of larimar is found only in the dominican republic in the caribbean and was only discovered in 1916 and only given its name in 1974. A mountainous relatively inaccessible area in the province of barahona in the dominican republic. See below part of our stock.

Here in the dominican republic amber ambar is usually yellow reddish or green and some rare specimens are blue. Why dominican blue amber is blue. 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. Although several studies and theories have been carried out science does not fully understand why the dominican blue amber shows this characteristic.

The name larimar comes from a combination of larissa and mar and was given to the stone by a dominican who named the stone after his daughter larissa and mar the spanish word for sea. We wholesale dominican blue amber and are at location in the dominican republic. This lovely rare and spectacular mineral gem called larimar is a blue pectolite found in the dominican republic. Its color varies from white light blue green blue to deep blue.

Blue amber is a unique and natural phenomenon. Only 3 left in stock order soon. 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. 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.

The dominican republic is full of treasures and one of our most beloved is larimar also known as stefilia s stone larimar is a rare blue variety of mineral pectolite found only in the dominican republic. For a quotation pick the stone you like on the page contact us and mention the weight of the stone. It has been found only in one location.