Learn the basics about Larimar including its properties, the chakras and astrological signs it is connected to, and the possible benefits you may experience by working with this crystal.
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Larimar is a very popular crystal that is only found in one part of the world.
It can be on the more expensive side and is most often found in small sizes. It is definitely one that many people hope to one day add to their collection.
For those interested in the metaphysical properties of crystals, you can imagine that this stone that resembles the Caribbean Sea, near where it is found, would help to being calmness and peace, along with some other positive benefits.
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What Is Larimar?
Larimar is a variety of the silicate mineral pectolite that gets its rare blue color from past volcanic activity.
It is often found in shades of light blue and white with a pattern that resembles looking down into the Caribbean Sea, but can also be found in greenish blue shades and deeper or brighter blues.
Its hardness is 4.5 to 5 on the Moh’s Hardness Scale.
Larimar is most often sold as rough pieces, small polished slabs, small carvings and spheres, and as cabochons for jewelry making. Occasionally you may find slightly larger pieces.
Larimar is extremely rare and can only be found in a remote, inactive volcano in the Dominican Republic. It is also difficult to mine, and must be done by hand, contributing to its higher price tag.
Very little mined Larimar is of high quality.
Chakras
Larimar is most often associated with the throat chakra, but can also benefit the heart and third eye, as well.
Zodiac
Larimar is not definitively linked to any particular zodiac sign.
Benefits
Some of the major benefits you may experience from this crystal are:
- Increased peacefulness and calmness.
- Increased confidence.
- Better communication.
How To Care For Larimar
Recharge larimar by immersing it in running water, by placing it in sunlight for very short periods of time (to prevent fading), placing it in moonlight overnight, or by using other crystals, like Selenite.
You can also remove any negative energy by smoke cleansing your crystals with incense.
Where To Buy Larimar
Crystals should only be purchased from reliable sellers who source their products consciously. There are many fake crystals on the market and unethical practices in sourcing these stones.
Larimar is a crystal that unfortunately is sometimes found on the market as fake.
We occasionally have Larimar available for sale in our Etsy store or on our sister site, Jaxy Crystals, with new options added regularly.
You can also find us on Tiktok where we hold really fun live sales. Our Larimar often sells out in the live sales before making it to the website.
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