| Rock Class | metamorphic rock |
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Rock Subclass
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contact metamorphism |
| Origin | Sar E Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan |
| Size |
Medium: 3.00-4.00 cm Large: 4.00-5.00 cm |
Lapis lazuli is a mixture of the minerals Lazurite, Sodalite, Calcite and Pyrite, with a predominance of Lazurite.
Lapis lazuli, due to its characteristic color of ultramarine blue, has been highly valued in jewelry since ancient times.
The piece you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown as the rocks are natural and no piece is identical. The size is approximate.