Larimar is the tradename for a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only in Dominican Republic, around the city of Barahona. Its coloration varies from bluish white, light-blue, light-green, green-blue, turquoise blue, turquoise green, turquoise blue-green, deep green, dark green, to deep blue, dark blue and purple, violet and indigo and the larimar can come in many varieties and color mixes.

This piece features amazing examples of the different colors of larimar, all in one cabochon! It’s vibrant blues, whites, browns, and light greens make up this gorgeous freeform teardrop!

Because larimar is a pectolite, this stone is very difficult to cut, shape, and polish. Pectolite is typically occurs in radiated or fibrous crystalline masses. When you are looking for authentic gifts, or some sort of special souvenir to take home, you really cannot find anything more unique than something than larimar. This is because this interesting gemstone is one of the rarest and most beautiful stones in the world.