Raw larimar is a piece of the Caribbean to hold in your hand. In its natural form, before any polishing, larimar already reveals its characteristic sky blue, sometimes paler on the surface, sometimes intense at the heart of the stone, mixed with white and unique cloud-like patterns. When wet, the blue intensifies spectacularly, like a paradisiacal beach seen through water. It is a variety of pectolite found in only one place in the world, in the mountains of Barahona in the Dominican Republic. Extraction is artisanal, from mines on the mountainside, which makes each raw piece even more precious. To hold raw larimar in your hand is to hold a fragment of a unique place on earth, a stone that nature produces nowhere else.
In lithotherapy, raw larimar is considered the purest form of this stone of peace. Its intact structure is believed to diffuse a deeper serenity, letting go, and gentle energy more directly than the polished version. Placed in a living space, it brings an atmosphere of Caribbean calm to the room. On a nightstand, it promotes peaceful sleep and sweet dreams. Held in the hand during meditation, it works on the throat chakra and the heart chakra, helping to express emotions with sincerity and to accept life as it is. It is also recommended for pregnant women for its reassuring and gentle energy.
For care, clean your raw larimar with clear water and recharge it in moonlight. Absolutely avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade its blue. With a hardness of 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale, handle it with a minimum of gentleness and store it away from harder stones.
