• Località: Repubblica Dominicana
• Peso: 5,2g
• Dimensioni: 2,4 x 1,7 x 0,6 cm
• DESCRIZIONE DETTAGLIATA

Cabochon di larimar – rare blue mineral da the Caribbean Larimar is a natural mineral known for its characteristic light to scuro blue color con a typical cloud-like pattern. Its appearance often resembles the surface of the sea or a tropical sky. cabochon and its use in jewelry cabochon is a specific type of cut conout facets, con a smooth, rounded, and Lucidato surface. This method of processing enhances the natural color, pattern, and gentle luster of the mineral. Larimar cabochons are popular in the production of jewelry. Due to its hardness of approssimativoly 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale, larimar is suitable mainly for jewelry that is not exposed to excessive mechanical stress. Each cabochon is unique due to its distinctive pattern and color transitions. Formation of larimar Larimar forms in volcanic rocks duanello volcanic activity. After the formation of these rocks, chemical transformation occurred under increased temperature and pressure, which led to the formation of larimar con its characteristic structure. Its typical blue color is caused by the presence of trace amounts of copper. Larimar occurs in compact masses and fillings of fractures in volcanic rocks, where it formed duanello long-term geological development. Larimar localities Larimar is among rare minerals because its only significant deposit is located in the Repubblica Dominicana in the Sierra de Bahoruco mountain range. History and significance of larimar Larimar was officially discovered in 1974. Its name was created by one of its discoverers, Miguel Méndez, by combining the name of his daughter Larissa and the Spanish word "mar", meaning sea. This name refers to its typical blue color resembling the Caribbean Sea. Since its discovery, larimar has become a symbol of the Caribbean.