Larimar
A variety of Pectolite
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About Larimar
Formula:
NaCa2Si3O8(OH)
Colour:
Blue, bluish-white, white, gray
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
2.74 - 2.90
Crystal System:
Triclinic
A trade name for a bluish massive pectolite found in the Dominican Republic and exploited as a gem material.
Originally described from Filipinas Larimar Mine, Los Checheses, Sierra de Baoruco, Barahona Province, Dominican Republic.
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Originally described from Filipinas Larimar Mine, Los Checheses, Sierra de Baoruco, Barahona Province, Dominican Republic.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Larimar.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
29025 (as Larimar)
3141 (as Pectolite)
3141 (as Pectolite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:29025:6 (as Larimar)
mindat:1:1:3141:3 (as Pectolite)
mindat:1:1:3141:3 (as Pectolite)
Pronunciation of Larimar
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Larimar
Colour:
Blue, bluish-white, white, gray
Comment:
Color caused by copper
Hardness:
5 on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Measured
Density:
2.74 - 2.90 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of Larimar
Type:
Biaxial (+)
Chemistry of Larimar
Mindat Formula:
NaCa2Si3O8(OH)
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Larimar
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Synonyms of Larimar
Other Language Names for Larimar
Common Associates
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Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Larimar
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Localities for Larimar
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Dominican Republic | |
| Woodruff et al. (1989) +1 other reference |
Filipinas Larimar Mines, Los Checheses, Sierra de Baoruco, Barahona Province, Dominican Republic