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Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli — Lapis Lazuli

The classic opaque blue ornamental stone, graded by evenness of its lazurite blue and tolerance of pyrite. Afghanistan sets the quality standard; Chile supplies the matrixy commercial end. Always check for dye before pricing.

Colour
blue
Transparency
Opaque
RI
1.500–1.670
SG
2.50–3.00
Mohs
5.0–6.0
Birthstone
December
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