Splendour Hand Crafted Lapis Lazuli Freeform would elevate your interior This exquisite marvel originates from the depths of Afghan mines, capturing the unrefined, captivating beauty of nature. This Lapis Lazuli has a vivid blue colour with stunning veins of Pyrite and Calcite running through it. It is Cut and polished by hand in Peshawar Pakistan. All pictures are taken in natural light without any filter. Dimensions: 450 x 220 x 44 mm Weight: 11,100 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.