About Lapis Lazuli

Lapis lazuli is treasured for its beautiful deep blue colour. Afghanistan is considered the source of the best-quality lapis.

This ancient rock is an aggregate of several minerals. The three major minerals that comprise lapis are lazurite, calcite, and pyrite. The rock can also contain lesser amounts of diopside, amphibole, feldspar, or mica. Lazurite is the ingredient responsible for producing the gem’s most prized colour—bright royal blue.

Facts:

• Mohs Hardness: 5.5
• Chemical composition: An aggregate