Lapis Lazuli is formed by multiple minerals including lazurite, sodalite, calcite and pyrite.The free forms are a deep royal blue, with flecks of pyrite ( fools gold) . Some have bands of white marbling .They are smooth and tactile .This lapis lazuli comes from Afghanastan where it has been mined for 6000 years .It is steeped in history and has had many uses including jewellery, healing and for cosmetics. Lapis Lazuli is used in healing circles, and is related to the throat and brow chakra. It is said to be a stone of communication, truth , friendship and harmony.It is a December birthstone.The batch of Lapis Lazuli is of a very good quality. Each one is unique and slightly different. As it is an entirely natural product, there may be small natural flaws. I have taken as many pictures as possible to help show each one. Please enlarge the pictures to look at each picture. Feel free to ask me any questions as I am here to help and will happily answer anything I can. code 5199
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