{"title":"Larimar (Mineral - Pectolite)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarimar is a \u003cstrong\u003erare\u003c\/strong\u003e blue gemstone found only in the Dominican Republic, known for its striking blue color and unique marbling patterns that resemble the Caribbean Sea. It is a variety of the mineral pectolite and is highly valued for its beauty and limited geographic occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarimar is primarily composed of sodium calcium silicate. The blue coloration is due to the presence of copper, which substitutes for calcium during its formation in volcanic rock cavities. Larimar is ONLY found in a small volcanic region near Barahona, Dominican Republic. Mining involves narrow, hand-dug tunnels, making the extraction process labor-intensive and challenging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"larimar-30-n062026-5","title":"Larimar $30 - N062026-5","description":"\u003cp\u003eHear the Caribbean Sea in this rare Larimar cabochon. Larimar is a variety of the mineral pectolite. This shield-shaped stone from a volcanic site in the Dominican Republic captures the signature baby blue hue Larimar is prized for, beautifully contrasted with milky white. Larimar is scarce, in the world and in our inventory - when we have it, it moves fast. Shown with US nickel (21mm) for scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Works of Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45201508204614,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4661\/2806\/files\/20260619_202431.jpg?v=1781998466"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4661\/2806\/collections\/20260619_202431.jpg?v=1781998500","url":"https:\/\/sterlingworksofart.com\/collections\/larimar-mineral-pectolite.oembed","provider":"Sterling Works of Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}