{"product_id":"natural-larimar-teardrop-cabochon-dominican-republic-gemstone-10-4g","title":"Natural Larimar Teardrop Cabochon – Dominican Republic Gemstone, 10.4g","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarimar teardrop cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the Dominican Republic, the primary source of this distinctive blue gemstone. Weighing 10.4 grams and measuring 45 × 26 × 5 mm, it has a substantial size suitable for custom jewelry, wire wrapping, silversmithing, or gemstone collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarimar is a rare blue variety of Pectolite known for its ocean-like blue, turquoise, and white patterning. Its color can range from pale sky blue to deeper blue-green tones, often with natural cloud-like or wave-like formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pectolite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larimar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue to blue-green with white patterning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Triclinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4.5–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished teardrop cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.4 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45 × 26 × 5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarimar is valued for its distinctive coloration and limited geographic occurrence. Because it is softer than many common gemstones, it is best suited for jewelry designs that protect the stone from hard impact and abrasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarimar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with calm, emotional balance, communication, and soothing energy. Many crystal enthusiasts connect it with peaceful expression, relaxation, and a stronger connection to water and ocean symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68061936091267,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0854_1.jpg?v=1792898954","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/natural-larimar-teardrop-cabochon-dominican-republic-gemstone-10-4g","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}