History
- It was first discovered in 1916 by Father Miguel Domingo Fuertes Loren. The most recent rediscovery was in 1974. It was discovered by Miguel Méndez, a native of the Dominican Republic, and Norman Rilling, a United Nations Volunteer for Peace. Together they named the stone after Méndez's daughter "Larissa" . They combined the first letters of her name "Lari" with the word "Mar", which means sea in Spanish. Larimar is also known as the "Atlantis Stone", because of the old legends that claim that the Dominican Republic was once part of the lost city of Atlantis. Larimar is a rare mineral belonging to the Pectolite group. Its characteristic blue colour is due to Calcite, which has replaced its copper impurities. The colour of Larimar can also be white to light blue or sky blue.
- Synonyms, old names, trade names: Atlantis Stone...
Medicinal * Metaphysical properties
- allergies, artery, emotions, spirituality, eczema, head, throat, rashes, clarity, hips, communication, hives, skin, cramps, blood pressure, lumbar, meditation, calm, muscles, nervousness, limbs, infections, swelling, calcification, chest, psoriasis, truth, heart, stress, neck...
- Larimar helps cancers of the mouth, throat, head, neck, chest, lymph nodes and lymphatic system. Some healers believe that when Larimar is placed on or around a pain point, it can help draw out and release that pain.
** The healing and metaphysical properties of the stones listed are compiled from several different sources. The information is provided as a service only and not for the treatment of disease. Moirai does not guarantee the full validity of the information provided.
Features of the mineral
| Chemical composition | NaCa2Si3O8(OH); NaCu2Si3O8(OH) |
| Colour | White, blue, blue-green, multicoloured |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 4.5-5 |
| Density | 2.70-2.90 |
| Refractive index | 1.594-1.642 |
| Crystal system | Triklinski |
Origin and sources of the mineral
- Dominican Republic
Care
- Larimar can be quite sensitive to strong pressure, high temperatures and harsh household chemicals and cleaning agents. Avoid exposing Larimar to bleach or sulphuric acid. Clean Larimar with warm soapy water. Wipe the stone with a soft cloth and make sure it is well rinsed to remove any soapy residue. It is best to store the stone jewellery and the stones themselves in a cloth-covered box or wrap them in a cloth separately from the others to prevent self-damage and possible scratches.
- It is advisable not to wear jewellery during major physical activities such as exercise or sports. Avoid spraying perfume and hairspray directly on your jewellery and stones.
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Horoscope
- Leo, Libra, Cancer, Aquarius