Larimar and Variscite Pendant Crystal Stone Jewelry
Reference id: wLUMLSavr0E 12966
Pendant of a natural variscite crystal stone in a 925 silver plated setting with swirls and an inset larimar gem.
Measures 2 1/8 inches long, 1.25 inch wide.
Variscite History
Variscite is named after "Variscia," the historical name of the Vogtland district in Saxony, Germany, where the gemstone was originally found in 1837. A hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral, variscite is rare and has been previously mistaken for turquoise at times. Variscite tends to not only be greener than turquoise, but also doesnt contain copper.
Metaphysical and Healing Properties
Grounding, Prosperity, Intellect, Logic, Calming, Stress Relief, Anxiety, Joy, Peace, Harmony, Compassion, Love, Relaxation, Joy, Longevity, Fear, New Beginnings, Nurturing, PTSD, Passion, Peace of Mind, Physical Healing, Inspiration, Resolution, Self Healing, Self Discovery, Self Discipline, Selflessness, Sense of Purpose, Soothing, Transformation, Trust, Truth, Emotional Healing, Anger, Stress, Breaking Addictions, Patience, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Empathy, Enlightenment, Generosity, Grief, Mourning, Growth, Inner Peace, Insight, Alignment
As a green gemstone, variscite is seen as a grounding stone and is associated with the gaining of wealth. Variscite is believed to help brain-related functions, improving intellect and logic. Not only that, but variscite is said to calm the brain by relieving stress and anxiety. According to metaphysical beliefs, variscite is believed to enhance joy felt by the wearer. Carry variscite to induce peace and harmony within yourself. Though variscite is not an official birthstone, this gemstone is associated with the Zodiac signs of Gemini, Scorpio and Taurus. Variscite is connected to the heart chakra and therefore is said to open the heart and stimulate compassion or love.
Geological Properties
Typically, variscite is opaque with a vitreous to waxy luster, though some rare instances are slightly translucent near the edges. The green color of variscite is created by the chromium content found in the mineral. Other colors of variscite include light blue-green, purple, orange and very rarely red. The higher the iron impurities in variscite, the more brown the color will become. Most variscite also displays black or white veining resulting from how the mineral is formed. Variscite frequently occurs as a secondary mineral in brecciated sandstone deposits and as rounded, coarse aggregate masses in cavities. Variscite deposits are found all over the world: USA, Australia, Germany, France, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Brazil. Two varieties of variscite from the United States are the most desirable: the emerald-green variscite comes from Utah (sometimes called utahlite) and the highly veined variscite is found in Nevada.
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Larimar History
Larimar is a pectolite and is also known as:
- "Dolphin stone" for the charming and intelligent ocean creature
- "Caribbean gemstone" for its waves of ocean-blue color reminiscent of the waters near the Dominican Republic beach where it was found
- "Atlantis stone" for the belief by some that the Dominican Republic now stands where the legendary City of Atlantis fell
Larimar was reportedly discovered in 1916 by Father Miguel Domingo Fuertes Loren, but wasnt mined until decades later, when in 1974, Dominican Miguel Méndez and Peace Corps volunteer Norman Rilling noticed a piece of larimar on the Barahona province shoreline. Named for Miguels daughter, Larissa, and "mar," the Spanish word for "sea," larimar captures the exquisite beauty of the Caribbean Sea.
Metaphysical and Healing Properties
Healing, Calming, Communication, Relaxation, Wisdom, Throat, Confidence, Fears, Truth, Self Sabotage, Guilt, Inner Peace, Harmony, Love, Joy
Edgar Cayce, the most documented psychic of the 20th century and a man known as the "sleeping prophet, once predicted that part of Atlantis would be discovered in the Caribbean. In addition, he indicated that a blue stone with extraordinary healing powers would be found there.
Larimar is commonly believed to be a calming stone, offering many incredible healing powers. It is considered by some to aid in communication and is associated with the crown, heart, third eye and throat chakras. Many alternative and holistic healers use larimar for a variety of physical, emotional and spiritual healing practices. Larimar promotes relaxation in the wearer.
It brings the ancient wisdom of Atlantis and the healing power of dolphins to harmonize the body and soul.
Larimar is an earth healing stone. it connects with nature and will counteract imbalances in the earths energy. It helps to heal and tone the throat. By opening up the throat chakra, it promotes self-confidence and encourages us to express our deepest truths and fears, is helpful in removing self-imposed blockages and constraints, assists us in taking control of our lives by dissolving self-sabotaging behavior, alleviating guilt and removing fear, calms the mind and bestows inner peace, raises consciousness and facilitates contact and communication with the angelic realms, brings harmony and assists in balancing the yin-yang energies, thus unifying our male and female qualities, promotes self healing and is excellent for unplugging the meridians and dissolving energy blocks, particularly in the head, neck and chest. It embraces love and joy, opening up the heart by allowing us to express unconditional love.
Geological Properties
Larimar is a rare blue variety of pectolite. The serene blue color is the result of the substitution of copper for calcium in the stone. The color can present as various shades of blue, green, and purple from a very pale, nearly white hue, to very dark green, violet and indigo.
To date, the only known major deposits of larimar are found in the Dominican Republic, where it was most likely treasured by the areas first inhabitants, the Taino Indians. The only known major larimar mine is in this remote, mountainous location in the Dominican province of Barahona, where locals still mine the stone from narrow crevices using primitive hand tools. Other forms of pectolite can be found in the United States and Canada.
**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions.
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Common questions
- For pendants pictured without a bail (the piece that goes into the drill hole so you can slide a chain through), I will make a wire bail. I will need to be able to reach you to see what color bail you want the wire in.
Please keep dry. Some crystals will dissolve if they get wet. A little sweat against the skin or a little rain (if you are out and about) will be fine, but please do not shower or swim with the pieces.
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