lapislazuli Freeform - Height: 28 cm - Width: 18.5 cm- 9.85 kg - (1)
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Natural lapis lazuli freeform specimen from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, weighing 9.85 kg with dimensions 28 cm high, 18.5 cm wide and 7.3 cm deep.
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Natural Lapis Lazuli – Timeless Beauty and Rich History
Discover the captivating beauty of natural Lapis Lazuli, one of the world's most treasured gemstones. Renowned for its deep royal-blue colour, often accented by shimmering golden pyrite inclusions and subtle white calcite veining, Lapis Lazuli has been admired for thousands of years for its striking appearance and historical significance.
Each piece is unique, showcasing nature's artistry through its distinctive patterns and colour variations. Sourced from renowned lapis deposits, this gemstone is highly valued by collectors, jewellers, and enthusiasts alike.
Lapis Lazuli has been used since ancient times in jewellery, decorative objects, carvings, and fine art. Its rich blue pigment, known as ultramarine, was once among the most precious pigments available and was used by master painters throughout history.
Whether you are adding to a mineral collection, creating bespoke jewellery, or looking for a meaningful gift, this Lapis Lazuli specimen offers exceptional natural beauty and enduring appeal.
Natural Lapis Lazuli – Timeless Beauty and Rich History
Discover the captivating beauty of natural Lapis Lazuli, one of the world's most treasured gemstones. Renowned for its deep royal-blue colour, often accented by shimmering golden pyrite inclusions and subtle white calcite veining, Lapis Lazuli has been admired for thousands of years for its striking appearance and historical significance.
Each piece is unique, showcasing nature's artistry through its distinctive patterns and colour variations. Sourced from renowned lapis deposits, this gemstone is highly valued by collectors, jewellers, and enthusiasts alike.
Lapis Lazuli has been used since ancient times in jewellery, decorative objects, carvings, and fine art. Its rich blue pigment, known as ultramarine, was once among the most precious pigments available and was used by master painters throughout history.
Whether you are adding to a mineral collection, creating bespoke jewellery, or looking for a meaningful gift, this Lapis Lazuli specimen offers exceptional natural beauty and enduring appeal.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
lapislazuli
Mineral form
Freeform
Weight
9.85 kg
Origin (region/city)
Badakhshan
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Height
28 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
7.3 cm
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