Lapis lazuli egg

Lapis lazuli egg

Approximate size of the piece: 4x2,5cm

Approximate weight: 37-42gr

Origin: Afghanistan

The pieces that will be delivered are similar to those in the photographs

Lapis lazuli is a mineral composed mostly of Lazurite, Calcite and Pyrite. Lazurite is the main component of Lapis Lazuli and gives it the intense blue color, the gray or whitish veining is due to calcite and the golden traces are pyrite inclusions. In the past, lapis lazuli powder was used as a pigment and the Egyptians used it as a cosmetic. It belongs to the group of silicates-tectosilicates and its hardness is 5-5'5 on the Mohs scale.

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