Rich blue Afghan Lapis Lazuli slab with sparkly pyrite flakes throughout and polished to a high shine.
Measurements: 425g, 12.5cm x 8cm (at widest) x 1.5cm
Lapis Lazuli is a vibrant blue metamorphic rock mainly composed of the mineral lazurite, which typically accounts for 25% to 40% of its overall composition. Alongside lazurite, Lapis Lazuli often contains calcite, visible as white veins or mottling, and pyrite, which introduces metallic golden flecks. Other minerals, including sodalite, hauyne, and diopside, may also contribute to the rock's distinct appearance and properties.
Lapis lazuli forms through contact metamorphism, where limestone or marble undergo high temperatures and pressures, usually near igneous intrusions. This geological process allows lazurite to replace sections of the host rock, resulting in the characteristic blue color and the formation of various mineral inclusions. Major lapis lazuli deposits are found primarily in Afghanistan, particularly in the Sar-e-Sang mines, which were mined for millennia. Other significant sources include regions in Chile, Russia, and parts of the United States, such as California and Colorado.
This listing is for one crystal, as pictured. Please see all the photos and videos, and feel free to message me if you have any further questions. I do my best to take pictures in lights that are most representative of the crystal, but monitor settings may slightly affect the colors of your screen.
All crystals have been hand-selected for quality and aesthetics, so you can rest assured that you will receive a beautiful piece.
Rich blue Afghan Lapis Lazuli slab with sparkly pyrite flakes throughout and polished to a high shine.
Measurements: 425g, 12.5cm x 8cm (at widest) x 1.5cm
Lapis Lazuli is a vibrant blue metamorphic rock mainly composed of the mineral lazurite, which typically accounts for 25% to 40% of its overall composition. Alongside lazurite, Lapis Lazuli often contains calcite, visible as white veins or mottling, and pyrite, which introduces metallic golden flecks. Other minerals, including sodalite, hauyne, and diopside, may also contribute to the rock's distinct appearance and properties.
Lapis lazuli forms through contact metamorphism, where limestone or marble undergo high temperatures and pressures, usually near igneous intrusions. This geological process allows lazurite to replace sections of the host rock, resulting in the characteristic blue color and the formation of various mineral inclusions. Major lapis lazuli deposits are found primarily in Afghanistan, particularly in the Sar-e-Sang mines, which were mined for millennia. Other significant sources include regions in Chile, Russia, and parts of the United States, such as California and Colorado.
This listing is for one crystal, as pictured. Please see all the photos and videos, and feel free to message me if you have any further questions. I do my best to take pictures in lights that are most representative of the crystal, but monitor settings may slightly affect the colors of your screen.
All crystals have been hand-selected for quality and aesthetics, so you can rest assured that you will receive a beautiful piece.