About Larimar
Larimar, found only in the Dominican Republic, looks like sunlight on shallow water. It is a Water stone of calm and communication.
Associated with Water element work specifically.
History & folklore
Larimar was first described by a priest in 1916 but rediscovered in 1974 in the Dominican Republic. Its name combines the discoverer's daughter's name, Larissa, with mar, Spanish for 'sea'.
Correspondences
- Traditional uses
- Calm, communication, water energy
- Colour
- Sea blue with white patterns
- Hardness
- 4.5–5 (Mohs)
- Element
- Water
- Chakra
- Throat
- Best day
- Monday or Friday
- Moon phase
- Any phase — follow what feels right
- Intentions
- Calm, Communication
Ways to work with it
- Hold it during water-element ritual.
- Wear it for calm communication.
- Keep it by the bath for relaxation.
Where it comes from
Larimar is found only in one area of the Dominican Republic. Real larimar has white patterns like sunlight on water.
Care & safety
Larimar fades in strong sunlight and scratches easily.
Spells to try
Pairs well with
AngelitePeace, communication, protection
ChrysocollaCommunication, empowerment, calm
Blue Lace AgateCalm communication, peace
AmazoniteCommunication, courage, calmCorrespondences are traditional associations gathered from folk practice and modern craft books. They vary between sources, and they are not medical advice. Read our editorial approach.