Larimar is a blue variety of the mineral Pectolite. Pectolite is not a rare mineral and is found throughout the world, but the exquisite sea-blue color exhibited in the Larimar variety is very unique, and only comes from one locale in the world. It is found only in a limited deposit in the Dominican Republic, and is virtually the only gemstone to be found in the entire Caribbean. Its lovely sea-blue color is very reminiscent of the Caribbean seas.
| Chemical Formula | NaCa2Si3O8(OH) |
| Color | Blue, Green, Multicolored |
| Hardness | 4.5Â -Â 5 |
| Crystal System | Triclinic |
| Refractive Index | 1.59Â -Â 1.65 |
| SG | 2.7Â -Â 2.9 |
| Transparency | Translucent to opaque |
| Double Refraction | 0.038 |
| Luster | Silky |
| Cleavage | 2,2 |
| Mineral Class | Pectolite |
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