LARIMAR

LARIMAR appertains to the pectolite crystal gemstone family. is a sodium calcium silicate mineral formed in cavities within basaltic lava. Its blue colour and resemblance to the sea comes from cobalt or copper substituting for calcium. 

HISTORY: It was first discovered in 1916 in Barahona in the Dominican Republic. The island inhabitants called it “blue stone” believing it came from the sea. It was given its modern name in 1974 by Miguel Mendez, who combined his daughters’ name Larissa and the Spanish for the “sea” (mar), into the word ‘larimar’. Mendez and its turps found a few stones on the beach, washed into the sea by the Bahoruco River. They followed the larimar trail upstream and discovered outcrops of the mineral forming the basis of the first mine. Larimar, a blue-to blue-green variety is found only in Caribbean.

HEALING: Larimar is an earth-healing stone. By opening up the throat chakra, it is believed to promote self-confidence and encourages us to express our deepest truths and fears. Larimar is especially helpful in removing self-imposed blockages and constraints, it assists us in taking control of our lives by dissolving self-sabotaging behaviour, alleviating guilt and removing fear. It naturally raises consciousness and facilitates contact and communication with the angelic realms.

Larimar brings harmony and assists in balancing the yin-yang energies, thus unifying our male and female qualities. It promotes self-healing and is excellent for unplugging the meridians and dissolving energy blocks, particularly in the head, neck and chest.

AFFIRMATION: I am calm and serene. I am in touch with my feminine power and I clearly communicate my wisdom and my desires.
ENERGY: Wisdom, Soothing Emotions, Enhanced Communication.
ZODIAC SIGNS: Leo and Pieces.
BIRTHSTONE: July
WHEEL OF LIFE: Blue - March/April - Vernal Equinox.
PLANET: Neptune
CHAKRA: Throat, Heart and Third Eye.
NUMBER: 9