This substantial 2100 GRAMS Majestic Handcrafted Lapis Lazuli Freeform will enhance your interior decor. This remarkable piece comes from the depths of Afghan mines, showcasing nature's raw and alluring beauty. The Lapis Lazuli boasts a vivid blue hue with striking inclusions of Pyrite and Calcite. It is meticulously cut and polished by hand in Peshawar, Pakistan. All images are captured in natural light without any filters. Dimensions: 22 x 11 x 5.7 cm Weight: 2100 g Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan Colour: Natural colour; No extra colour was added Lapis Lazuli is one of the most ancient stones known to humans. Lapis lazuli, or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone. Originating from the Persian word lazhuward meaning 'blue', lapis lazuli is a rock composed primarily of the minerals lazurite, pyrite, and calcite. It has been associated with royalty, wisdom, courage, and spirituality for thousands of years. Some of the Lapis lazuli crystal healing properties are as follows: PHYSICAL: >Healing physical pain >Relaxing nervous system >Boosting the immune system EMOTIONAL: >Boosting self-awareness >Easing depression >Releasing stress SPIRITUAL: >Heightening psychic abilities >Strengthening spiritual connection.