- Larimar is a unique variety of pectolite, which is a stone with an unusual fibrous formation.

- While pectolite was first described in Italy in 1828, the unique bright blue variety of larimar is found only in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, and was only discovered in 1916, and only given its name in 1974.

- It forms in cavities within lava created by volcanic eruptions, and its shape is formed of unique needle-like crystals.

 

- Sometimes, it contains reddish or brown spots, caused by oxidation of iron within the matrix of the crystal.

- The blue colour comes from calcium deposits, but copper pectolite is quite similar, and produces a paler translucent turquoise colour that may be streaked with white.

 

- The most valuable larimar stones are intense, bright shades of blue, and very rare and expensive.

 

- These stones are photosensitive, and will fade if frequently exposed to light, which only increases their value.

- If you are lucky enough to own a larimar stone with a high contrast, then you must ensure that you are keeping it safe and out of direct light whenever possible.

- Larimar is sometimes also called the Atlantis Stone because of its ocean-like qualities.

- It is a wonderful stone to introduce into your life if you are trying to harness the powers of water, and also to tap into the ancient energy of a society like the mythical Atlantis.

- Larimar is a serene crystal that can promote relaxation and calm. It is a popular choice for a 'worry stone,' a smoothly polished stone that is held in the hand and rubbed by the thumb as a folk practice for relieving anxiety.

- Larimars connection with the element of water which is the element that rules our emotions means that it is a wonderful stone to use for all manner of anxiety related to emotional issues, such as that caused by relationships, social anxiety, guilt, or anxiety caused by 'thinking bad thoughts.'

- It is connected with the throat chakra, which is the chakra of communication (and usually characterized with a bright blue or turquoise colour).

- It makes it much easier to communicate about issues of both emotion and fear, and promote confidence in speaking about these issues.

 

- It has an emotional healing effect that will assist you in overcoming self- sabotaging behaviour, such as martyr complexes, learned helplessness, or developing a narrative of self- victimisation.

- It will also help you communicate with others to express the fact that you are having these self-sabotaging urges, which will help your loved ones develop frameworks for lifting you out of these phases.

- It is a wonderful stone for meditation, as its positive effects on communication also include the communication between yourself and the higher powers of the universe.

- Larimar crystal can be used in meditation in a number of ways, it all comes down to your personal preference and your overall meditation style.

- Larimar will help you develop healthy relationships, both with others and with yourself (and remember, developing a healthy relationship with yourself is the first step towards developing healthy relationships with others).

- It can help you communicate your feelings effectively, recognise your own negative and toxic feelings, and dispel those in a healthy and efficient way.

- Larimar is a stone that can help your recognise when emotions have no positive effect.

- Larimar can help you differentiate between productive negative emotions and destructive negative emotions, and once you can make that distinction, you can start to let go of the destructive ones.

- Larimar is a stone of great wisdom, exploration, and heightened understanding of the universe. It can put you in touch with powers that you might otherwise never be conscious of.

 

- By using larimar, you can develop a sensitivity to the cosmos that can assist in the development of heightened perception and even psychic powers.

- It can help put you in contact with the angelic realm and develop a better spiritual sense of self, although this is not something that everyone is interested in at every stage of their lives.

- If you are interested in developing your spirituality, using larimar can help you become more aware of the glory of God, or of whatever higher power speaks to you.

- This stone can harmonise energies and lead to better relationships between people who may have different priorities, interests, or even entire worldview.

- It is completely possible for such people to have positive relationships, but it can be difficult. Use larimar to help you develop these harmonisations.