Premium Quality Lapis Lazuli lapis lazuli - Height: 166 mm - Width: 60 mm- 358 g - (1)

Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue metamorphic rock prized since antiquity for its vivid color and historical significance as a pigment source and gemstone. Its primary mineral is lazurite, which imparts the intense blue hue, often accompanied by white calcite and metallic pyrite flecks that give the stone a unique glittering appearance. The specimen described here, measuring approximately 166 mm in height and weighing 358 grams, represents a substantial and premium-quality lapis lazuli piece suitable for collectors or for use in ornamental carvings and displays. Historically, lapis lazuli was extensively mined in the Badakhshan region of Afghanistan and was favored by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Romans for jewelry and decorative arts. The stone’s characteristic color and patterns, along with its durability and polishability, have made it a decorative favorite across centuries. Its rarity and vibrant pigment also made it one of the most precious materials in art and jewelry, symbolizing royalty and wisdom.