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Lapis Lazuli is a semi-translucent to opaque medium to dark and slightly greenish blue in colour. It sometimes has a violet tinge often with veined golden/brassy pyrite throughout as well as calcite vein inclusions covering random positions throughout the stone.
Lapis Lazuli was treasured by ancient Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations and often worn by royalty. Lapis lazuli was widely used by Egyptians for cosmetics and painting. For centuries Lapis Lazuli has been prized for jewellery however it has also been used to make the beautiful blue paint ultramarine and has been used as a source of writing instruments. Ultramarine is used in paints, lacquers, and decorating materials. It has a particularly brilliant blue colour and is very lightfast.
The main supplies of Lapis Lazuli are found in Afghanistan, Egypt, Canada, Chile, the US and South America. The most important sources are the mines in Badakhshan, north-eastern Afghanistan, and near Ovalle, Chile, where the gemstone is usually pale rather than deep blue.
Lapis Lazuli can easily be scratched or chipped. Water can dissolve the stone's protective coatings, hence clean your lapis lazuli jewellery with a soft dry cloth.
Lapis Lazuli was treasured by ancient Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations and often worn by royalty. Lapis lazuli was widely used by Egyptians for cosmetics and painting. For centuries Lapis Lazuli has been prized for jewellery however it has also been used to make the beautiful blue paint ultramarine and has been used as a source of writing instruments. Ultramarine is used in paints, lacquers, and decorating materials. It has a particularly brilliant blue colour and is very lightfast.
The main supplies of Lapis Lazuli are found in Afghanistan, Egypt, Canada, Chile, the US and South America. The most important sources are the mines in Badakhshan, north-eastern Afghanistan, and near Ovalle, Chile, where the gemstone is usually pale rather than deep blue.
Lapis Lazuli can easily be scratched or chipped. Water can dissolve the stone's protective coatings, hence clean your lapis lazuli jewellery with a soft dry cloth.
