LAPIS LAZULI COLLECTION

Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock prized for its rich color and golden flecks of pyrite. Known as the "Stone of Wisdom, Truth, and Royalty," it has been used for thousands of years in jewelry, carvings, and sacred artifacts. Ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Greeks, valued Lapis Lazuli.

Physical Properties of Lapis Lazuli:

• Color: Deep royal blue with golden flecks (pyrite) and white streaks (calcite).
• Hardness: 5 – 5.5 on the Mohs scale 
  
• Common Sources: Afghanistan, Chile, Russia, Pakistan, and the USA.