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Larimar Jewelery
From Wikipedia "Larimar is a variety of pectolite, or a rock composed largely of pectolite, an acid silicate hydrate of calcium and sodium. Although pectolite is found in many locations, none have the unique volcanic blue coloration of larimar. This blue color, distinct from that of other pectolites, is the result of cobalt substitution for calcium.
In 1974, at the foot of the Bahoruco Range, the coastal province of Barahona, Miguel Méndez and Peace Corps volunteer Norman Rilling+rediscover Larimar on a beach. Natives,�who believed the stone came from the sea, called the gem Blue Stone. Miguel took his young daughter's name Larissa and the Spanish word for sea (mar) and formed Larimar, by the colors of the water of the Caribbean Sea, where it was found."
Boobaby
on January 4, 2010Lovely shot!
irishmurr
on January 4, 2010Lovely comp and perspective!
Pearls
on January 4, 2010Beautiful shot, thanks for the info on the larimar.
fotoeffects
on January 3, 2010Very nice!
studio721
on January 3, 2010Very nice detail captured in this.
pointandshoot
on January 3, 2010Lovely capture and beautiful stone!
Chuck Beehner
on January 3, 2010nicely captured ;-)
paula
Chuck Beehner
on January 3, 2010nicely captured ;-)
paula
joda
on January 3, 2010what a beautiful stone! nicely done!
gpssue
on January 3, 2010Very nicely presented...the colors and lighting are perfect.