
Physical Properties
Larimar is a bright blue variety of pectolite found in the Dominican Republic.
Crystal structure: Triclinic
Hardness: 4.5 to 5
Metaphysical Properties and Crystal Healing
Larimar: A gentle, soft, sky-blue and white Caribbean healer. Brings tranquility of water / sea and air to heart and mind. Soothes and uplifts, relieves hurt, fear, depression, changes causing pain with love. Self-expression, patience, acceptinance, simplicity, creativity and artwork. With red spots: helps gentle people be assertive. Cools, draws out inflammation, fevers, sunburn heat. Especially helps with creativity. Pleasantly uplifts the heart and eases stress
In Astrology
Larimar (also known as Pectolite) is associated with the star signs
Taurus and
Leo. Modern thought links it to the planets
Venus and
Neptune.
7 Chakras
Larimar activates Ajna, The Third Eye Chakra ( 6 ) and Vishuddha, the Throat Chakra ( 5 ).