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Lazurite
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Two intergrown, deep blue Lazurite crystals embedded within white marble matrix from Sar-e Sang , Kokscha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. The largest crystal, which is 17 mm across, is incomplete, missing its central portion which is naturally infilled with white marble. The second crystal, which is 12 mm across, is an excellent example of a dodecahedral crystal form. Both crystals display the wonderful deep azure blue colour for which the rock Lapis Lazuli is famed. Used to create the famous blue Renaissance pigment - ultramarine - Lapis Lazuli from the same region has been mined for thousands of years and was traded across Asia and into Europe and Africa from the earliest of times.
Editor's note
This specimen stands out thanks to its contrast - two deep blue lazurite crystals centered on snow-white marble. Well-formed lazurite crystals are quite rare and this is a nice example. It would fit nicely into a contrasting miniature collection.
New Collector GuideEarthWonders Editor
Product details
SpeciesLazurite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.4 x 5.7 x 3.5 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Badakhshan, Sar-e-Sang
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Jul 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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