Lapis Lazuli Polished Specimen 480 g — Sar-e-Sang

From the Sar-e-Sang mines of Badakhshan — worked for over six thousand years — comes this partially polished lapis lazuli specimen. The deep royal-blue lazurite is flecked with golden pyrite and white calcite, the classic signature of the world's finest lapis.

Specifications: Rock: Lapis Lazuli (lazurite + pyrite + calcite) · Hardness 5–5.5 Mohs · 100 × 80 × 50 mm · 480 g · Natural · Locality: Sar-e-Sang, Afghanistan.

Care: Lapis is porous and soft — keep away from chemicals and heat; wipe with a soft dry cloth.