Franklin Mint - Sculpture, Lapis Lazuli - 7 cm - Lapis Lazuli

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A beautiful natural Lapis Lazuli specimen from the highly regarded Franklin Mint "Minerals of the World" collection.

For thousands of years, Lapis Lazuli has been one of the most treasured ornamental stones in human history. Revered by the ancient Egyptians, admired by Persian rulers and traded along historic Silk Road routes, its deep royal blue color has symbolized wealth, wisdom, prestige and spiritual significance throughout the ages.

This authentic natural specimen displays attractive deep-blue coloration with contrasting light mineral inclusions, creating the characteristic appearance that has made Lapis Lazuli famous among collectors and gemstone enthusiasts worldwide.

The specimen is presented together with its original Franklin Mint display stand, collector card and educational information booklet.

Highlights:

• Genuine natural Lapis Lazuli specimen
• Franklin Mint "Minerals of the World" collection
• Complete collector's presentation set
• Original display stand included
• Original collector card included
• Original information booklet included
• Attractive natural blue coloration
• Weight approximately 102.65 grams
• Educational mineral specimen
• Geological collector's item
• Cabinet display mineral
• Natural stone formation
• Excellent addition to any mineral collection

Lapis Lazuli is technically a rock rather than a single mineral and is composed of several minerals, including lazurite, calcite and pyrite. The finest examples have been prized for centuries and were even ground into pigment to create the famous ultramarine blue used by Renaissance masters.

This specimen offers a wonderful opportunity to own a genuine example of one of history's most celebrated ornamental stones.

The specimen remains in attractive collector's condition with natural characteristics consistent with its geological origin.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form an essential part of the description and condition report.

A highly decorative and collectible Franklin Mint mineral specimen suitable for mineral collections, curiosity cabinets, natural history displays and gemstone enthusiasts.

The item will be packed extremely carefully using professional box-in-box packaging for safe international shipping.

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