Larimar also known as the Dolphin Stone .Larimar is a distinctive gem that is found exclusively within a small inaccessible mountaneous region situated 10 kilometers southwest of Barahona, in the south-western region of the Dominican Republic. It is a variety of pectolite, an acid silicate hydrate of calcium and sodium, not a very uncommon mineral in all parts of the world. However, Larimar, or the Atlantis stone demands attention by gemologists because of its brilliant volcanic blue coloration and Reflecting the azure blue waters of the Caribbean.
