Pectolite (Larimar)
Image: Ra'ike (see also: de:Benutzer:Ra'ike) (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Mineral NamePectolite (Larimar)
Chemical FormulaNaCa₂Si₃O₈(OH)
Mohs Hardness4.5
Crystal Systemtriclinic
Lustervitreous
Streak Colorwhite
Cleavageperfect on {100} and {001}
Fractureuneven
Specific Gravity2.8
Colorsblue, white, green, blue-green
Transparencytranslucent
Type LocalityBarahona Province, Dominican Republic
Mineral GroupSilicates (Inosilicates)
Usesjewelry, ornamental, collector
Associated Mineralscalcite, natrolite, prehnite, zeolites
Rarityrare
Description
This image displays a tumbled and polished, elongated oval-shaped Larimar stone, featuring a mottled pattern of light blue, white, and pale greenish hues with a smooth, glossy surface.
Geological Context
Larimar is a variety of pectolite that forms as a secondary mineral in the vugs and cavities of basaltic lavas, typically found in ancient volcanic rocks.
