Made in: Afghanistan
Stone Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan mines.
Conversion Measurement:
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- 1 inch = 25.4 mm
- 454 grams = 1 lbs
- 1 kilograms (1000 grams) = 2.2 lbs
- 227 grams = 0.5 lbs or 8 oz.
Blue = Lapis
Golden = pyrite
White = Calcite
The buyer will receive the exact item pictured! Look at images carefully before purchasing. The listing is for the sphere only, stand is not included. Look at tips, edges and around for chips, uneven parts and slight damages.
Look at images carefully. Crack looking lines, fractures looking lines are common and normal in natural crystals. Parts of the item might be uneven, unpolished, not as smoothed, dents, rustic, chipped and may have inclusions..etc. The item may not be fully, glassy or shiny polished, might be semi polished or not as smooth. Those things are very common in natural stones. Imperfections are very normal in these types of products & handmade. Pay attention to the tips and sides like edges.
Lapis Lazuli is one of the most hunted stones in man's history began. It is called the symbol of royalty and honor, gods, and power, spirit, and vision. It is a universal symbol of wisdom and truth.
In ancient times Lapis Lazuli was most highly regarded because of its beautiful color and the valuable ultramarine dye derived from it. It is rock formed by multiple minerals, mostly Lazurite, Calcite, and Pyrite, and is a rich medium to royal blue with gold flecks (Pyrite).
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