Lapis Lazuli (Palm Stone)
Badakhshan, Afghanistan
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
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| Origin Location |
Badakhshan, Afghanistan |
| Description |
Beautifully polished high quality lapis lazuli palm stones featuring fine banding and flecks of sparkling pyrite and white calcite in matrix. This popular, deep ocean blue mineral has been used for adornments and decor since prehistoric times. |
| Luster |
Polished |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
Polished |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
24 Specimens |
| Mineral List |
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Azurite Zoisite var. Tanzanite Covellite Azurite ps. Chrysocolla Azurite Beryl var. Aquamarine |
Elements in this Specimen:
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