sparkling sea, breathtaking beaches, blue for home, exotic tropical landscape, offers the external beauty of the Caribbean. But two of the countries there is also the brand "inner beauty" - semi-precious stones found nowhere else on Earth.
Larimar
Only in a remote area of the Dominican Republic, the same volcanic forces which created the island itself forged this exquisite gem. Hot gases pushed the molten material in theVolcano chimneys, its minerals that crystallize and create the unique properties of the stone. Over the eons, erosion broken pieces of stone, Bahoruco wash in the river, where it crashed against the rocks and other debris. By the time the stones reached the end of the beach of the river, this action revealed the polished marble sea blue, green, white and shades Larimar is now estimated to be much.
While the time of its discovery is unknown, it is likely that the residents wereblue stones on the beach washed more than a century ago. They may then trace its origins in the mountains. In 1916, at least one person knew where to find it - a priest in Barahona parish, who applied the law to engage in mining operation. His application was never approved, however, and Larimar remained a mystery for years to come.
In fact, he was walking through the world unnoticed until 1974, when geologist Miguel Méndez and PeaceVolunteer Norman Rilling found some of the stones on the beach. They followed the stream up the mountain, until you get to Los Chupaderos, where you can extract most of Larimar today. Miguel Méndez named the stone by combining the name of his daughter, Larissa, "with" Mar ", the Spanish word for sea.
Scientific Pectolite Larimar is blue. Although other types of Pectolite in locations around the world exists, is unique in the lush mountains Bahoruco Larimar. Copper usits characteristic blues and greens, with blue stones. Also, some stones are shades of red, brown or gray. Because of its coloration, it is sometimes mistaken for turquoise or blue jade.
Because of the Dominican Republic claims that the ancient site of Atlantis, symbolized by dolphins, some people call Larimar "Atlantis Stone" or "the Dolphin Stone." According to folklore, Larimar helps relieve stress, radiates healing energy, communication and helpsenlightens the mind.
With all the excitement about Larimar, there's even a Larimar Museum in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. The hotel is located in a renovated historic building, the museum contains exhibits about the gem and jewelry store handmade Larimar.
While Larimar is often sold as jewelry, is also in sculptures and polished slabs. Only buy jewelry from reputable stores because blue glass has occasionally passed as Larimar.Shopping in the Dominican Republic carry the largest selection, of course, but Larimar is located in a small number of operations in other countries.
Cayman
Even limited to a small area, it is only in the Cayman Islands Grand Cayman on Cayman East End and the bluff on Cayman Brac found. As with Larimar, formed by volcanic activity of semi-precious stones. When volcanic ash rained down on the rocks below, was formed sediments. Over time, the hardened sediment inRock, creating a kind of dolomite. As each layer of different mineral content, each level varies color. In the polished stones, this creates colored stripes in earth tones - brown, yellow and white.
Because of the hardness Cayman, cutting wheels and grinders need diamond tips for cutting and polishing. The artists want to create, to learn the pieces of the stones in a lot of time and effort put how to work with him.
In addition to jewelry, is also Caymanfashion sculptures, objects like business card holders, and inlaid tables. As Larimar, the distribution is small, it is rarely found outside the Cayman Islands.
Travelers can take home a real piece of islands with the terms and Larimar Cayman. And the lucky ones to find elsewhere, may relax its Larimar, ocean hues without a trip to enjoy the tropics.
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