Larimar tumbled
A variety of Larimar
What is Larimar tumbled?
The rare larimar tumbled is sea-blue color, sometimes occurring with white swirls or red spots, but the purest blue specimens are most highly sought after. So far, it is only found in the Dominican Republic. Larimar tumbled jewelry is available in the Caribbean where it is marketed as a local specialty. It has also been made into cabochons and tumbled stones for international markets.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.595-1.645
- Birefringence
- 0.032-0.038
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Streak
- white
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- NaCa2Si3O8(OH)
- Elements
- Ca, H, Na, O, Si
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