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Lapis Lazuli 
Back to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends June 17th
Afghanistan
- Starting Time:6/10/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
- Ending Time:6/17/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:1.76 ct
- Size Description:10.28 mm x 8.38 mm
Description:The source of the world's finest Lapis Lazuli in the world comes from one of the oldest mines in the world. The mine at Sar-E-Sang has been operation for approximately 7000 years, and has produced thousands of tons of Lapis over the years. Lapis itself is actually a rock which is composed of a few species i.e., Lazurite, Hauyne and Sodalite, plus streaks of Calcite and Pyrite. The most highly sought after Lapis is the material that shows a soild navy blue color without any streaks of white Calcite and only tiny specs of Pyrite showing. This stone is a very good "Oval Cabochon" cut Lapis gem. It is a rich navy blue color intermixed with small particles of golden Pyrite and white Calcite.
