4" Polished Lapis Lazuli Heart - Pakistan

This is a 4" wide lapis lazuli specimen with streaks of sparkling pyrite running throughout. It has been sculpted into the shape of a heart and polished to a glossy finish. This vibrant blue stone was mined from Northern Pakistan.

Lapis lazuli is unlike most other gem materials because it is not actually a mineral. Instead, it is a rock composed of multiple minerals. Lapis lazuli's striking blue color is mainly derived from the presence of lazurite. To be called "lapis lazuli," a rock must have a distinctly blue color and contain at least 25% blue lazurite. Pyrite usually occurs in lapis lazuli as tiny, randomly spaced grains colored a contrasting gold.

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SPECIES
Lapis Lazuli
LOCATION
Northern Pakistan
SIZE
4 x 3.3"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#170947