Dominican Blue Stone
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.
Dominican blue stone. This lovely rare and spectacular mineral gem called larimar is a blue pectolite found in the dominican republic. 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. 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. 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. Therefore we always have blue amber stones for sale and your inquiries are welcome. Although several studies and theories have been carried out science does not fully understand why the dominican blue amber shows this characteristic.
For a quotation pick the stone you like on the page contact us and mention the weight of the stone. Larimar is a unique variety of pectolite which is a stone with an unusual fibrous formation. We wholesale dominican blue amber and are at location in the dominican republic. It has been found only in one location.
Hardness varies between 5 7 on the mohs scale with the darker blue stones ranging closer to 7. 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. 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 or blue pectolite is an extremely rare gemstone.
Only 3 left in stock order soon. Its color varies from white light blue green blue to deep blue. 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.