This High Quality Blue lapis lazuli Freeform is originated from Badakhshan, Afghanistan. It is Cut and polished by hand in Peshawar Pakistan. All pictures are taken in natural light without any filter. Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan Colour: Natural colour; No extra colour was added Dimensions: 431.8 x 203.2 x 50.8 mm Weight: 8600 g 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 immune system EMOTIONAL: >Boosting self-awareness >Easing depression >Releasing stress SPIRITUAL: >Heightening psychic abilities >Strengthening spiritual connection.