Larimar
(Pectolite) Rough $.80/gram
The mineral
name for Larimar is pectolite. It is an interesting lapidary material with aquamarine
blues and whites. Some areas may display chatoyance! The Dominican Republic has
limited the amount of rough being exported from the country. Good lapidary rough
has become difficult to find and we feel lucky to have been able to get this great
material. The crystalline structure of larimar can make
it a bit crumbly when sawing and grinding. However, it takes a fine polish with
diamond, tin or cerium oxide. These stones were photographed wet to show what it looks like when polished. Mohs hardness 5.
Item number:
Larimar
Rough3C - Larimar (Pectolite)
Cabbing Rough - $257.60 Locality: Dominican Republic
Measures approximately 3" x 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" to 1/4" thick.
Weighs approximately 322 grams.