Larimar Gemstone Beads and Charms

Larimar

Larimar is a rare variety of pectolite that occurs in multiple colors. It seems to help well during pregnancy, as it counteracts high blood pressure and stress-related diseases.

Healing properties and meaning of lapis lazuli

Larimar is a rare variety of pectolite that occurs in multiple colors. The stone is useful against phobias and anxiety attacks. Larimar gives mental space and promotes independence. It seems to help well during pregnancy, as it counteracts high blood pressure and stress-related diseases.

How to use larimar

In addition to our charms, connectors and beads with which you can make beautiful jewellery, there are other uses. You can always carry the stone in your pocket. It is thought that you can then 'use' the beautiful properties of lapis lazuli at any time.

How to care for my larimar

Larimar can take care of you in different ways. For example, you can clean it by brushing it briefly with some water and immediately drying it again with a soft cloth. Note: Charging is best done in moonlight, as charging in sunlight too often can cause the color to fade.

Where does larimar come from?

Gemstones can often be found in different countries, right? Remarkably, larimar is found only in the Dominican Republic (especially in Los Chupaderos, which is located in the Sierra de Baoruco mountain range).

History

Larimar has only been on the market since the 1970s. This makes it one of the most recent gemstones to be discovered. Miguel Méndez is the discoverer of the stone and larimar is named after Larissa (his daughter) and the Spanish word mar, meaning 'sea'.

Which horoscope fits larimar

Is your zodiac sign Leo? Then this stone fits you.

Of course every stone can be good for you, feel it and see which one you like.

Which chakra belongs to larimar

The throat chakra (5th) fits larimar.

The color and shape of larimar

Larimar is available in the colors white, light blue, green-blue and dark blue. In larimar, the calcium (which is in pectolite) has been replaced by copper, which creates the blue color.

Chemical composition: NaCu2Si3O8(OH)
Mohs hardness: 4.5-5
Density: 2.74-2.88