earthstory:LarimarThe bright gemmy variety of Pectolite (seet.co/EJOmFf8JwI) is called Larima
earthstory:LarimarThe bright gemmy variety of Pectolite (seehttp://t.co/EJOmFf8JwI) is called Larimar in the trade, and only comes from one mine in the Dominican Republic. It is a rare collector’s gemstone, and a bit soft for jewellery which combined with the low availability to keep it relatively unknown. While first discovered in 1916 by a priest, it was forgotten until 1974 when a local man and a member of the US Peace Corps rediscovered it. It got its name from the finder’s daughter, combined with the Spanish for sea, since it displays the lovely azure hue common to Caribbean waters. Keep reading -- source link
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