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3.15" Polished Lapis Lazuli Egg - Chile
This is a 3.15" tall, polished lapis lazuli egg with streaks of sparkling pyrite running through it. The vibrant, blue stone was mined from the Chilean Coastal Range in Chile. It comes with the pictured display stand.
About Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli stands apart from most gemstones because it is not a single mineral, but a richly patterned metamorphic rock composed of several minerals. Its iconic deep blue hue comes primarily from lazurite, which must make up at least 25% of the material for it to be classified as true lapis. Golden specks of pyrite often appear scattered throughout the stone, creating a striking contrast that enhances its beauty and has made lapis a prized gem for thousands of years.
Lapis lazuli stands apart from most gemstones because it is not a single mineral, but a richly patterned metamorphic rock composed of several minerals. Its iconic deep blue hue comes primarily from lazurite, which must make up at least 25% of the material for it to be classified as true lapis. Golden specks of pyrite often appear scattered throughout the stone, creating a striking contrast that enhances its beauty and has made lapis a prized gem for thousands of years.
SPECIES
Lapis Lazuli
LOCATION
Chilean Coastal Range, Chile
SIZE
3.15 x 2.3"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#308877
