Crystal Database

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Larimar

Pectolite is a sodium calcium silicate hydroxide mineral found in nepheline syenites, a hydrothermal mineral in cavities in basalts and diabases and in serpentinites and peridotites.

Larimar is the trade name given to light blue Pectolite found in the Dominican Republic. Larimar can form interesting natural shapes, and rarely forms crystals.

Larimar is used in the jewellery trade and is relatively expensive.

Rough Pectolite should always be handled with care, wash hands after handling.

Metaphysical Properties

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Larimar is a stone of healing, love, peace and femininity. Larimar raises consciousness to high spiritual vibration.

Larimar empowers the soul to take control, recognise the illusion of materialistic joy and find inner harmony. Larimar stimulates communication on a psychic vibration.

Larimar can help break destructive behaviour patterns and acceptance of what has gone before with the energy of love.

Larimar is thought to assists businesses find new customers.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Larimar can be used in reflexology or acupuncture to location causes of pain, and when placed on the painful area can help relieve the pain.

Larimar helps in the treatment of cartilage disorders.

Larimar can be used to treat thyroid dysfunction and throat problems.

Colour:

light blue, light pink, white, colourless

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Class:

Silicate

Group:

Triclinic

Formations:

elongated, prismatic crystals rare, fibrous, radiating, massive

Localities:

Dominican Republic

Chemical Composition:

NaCa₂Si₃O₈(OH)

Hardness:

4.5 to 5

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

perfect in two directions

Varieties:

Pectolite, Manganoan Pectolite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.