Larimar is really blue pectolite. Pectolite is a volcanic rock that is formed as lava cooled in columns in tubular chimneys. Along with pectolite you will often find basalts and andesites. Pectolite itself is an acid silicate hydrate of sodium and calcium. While pectolite is found in many places such as the United States, England, Canada, Austria and a few other areas, blue pectolite is only found in the Dominican Republic. Specifically it is found in the province of Barahona which is in the southwest portion of the Dominican Republic. It is the blue pectolite that is called Larimar.

 

Larimar is dug in deep mines straight down for 20 feet or so and then sideways to the larimar veins. It is from these igneous chimneys that the beautiful stone is found. For this reason, it is particularly dangerous work and subject to cave ins and flooding. Getting breathable air down to the bottom of the mine is a difficult task and has taken lives of miners.

Our selection of larimar products is large, we offer here a few of the better specimens. If you check on these prices, you will find that priced to sell.

Larimar Earrings | Larimar Necklaces | Larimar Bracelets


$84.00

 

$72.00

 

$48.00

 

$59.00

 




One side amber the other larimar -

Yin-Yang.

$74.00 SOLD OUT

 

 

 

 

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Please feel free to visit out sister store that specializes in DNA products. From neckties to jewelry, to DNA models and DNA stuffed toys! The DNA Store has things you only dreamed about. You will enjoy your visit - it is a very unique store.

Also there is a unique site for exclusive and specialized Dominican amber at the Amber Mine.

Postage for amber will usually cost $4.80 (USD) per order, anywhere in the world. There may be exceptions to this. We will get your sample to you as soon as possible (usually mailed the same day or at worst, the next day). U.S. orders go out by Priority Mail, overseas as Air Mail. Books are normally mailed "Media Mail", unless they are light, in which case they are mailed first class. Overseas books are air mail unless the weight is prohibitive, in which case you will have the option of surface (ship) or paying a bit extra for air mail. All prices are in U.S. dollars. If you are overseas and want something other than normal air mail - contact us when you make the purchase. For any questions, please contact us at sales@ambericawest.com.

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Finally, if you feel more comfortable, feel free to call us at 719-488-2654 (this is in the United States). This number works as a fax if you would like to fax your request or purchase order.

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