RUSTIC LAPIS LAZULI NECKLACE
Stunning Rustic Lapis Lazuli Necklace. A genuine quality Chip Bead Necklace from Afghanistan, natural deep dark blue colour. A beautiful gift or treat.
Length:
49cm long, Bead 10mm – 17mm.
Weight:
117g (including clasp).
Location:
Afghanistan.
Lapis Lazuli.
Lazurite Na6Ca2(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,S,S2, S3,Cl,OH)2.
PyriteFeS2.
Calcite CaCO3.
Lapis lazuli or ‘lapis’ for short is mostly lazurite but commonly contains pyrite and calcite and some other minerals. The name means “blue rock” and is always a brilliant blue with violet or greenish tints. The rich blue color is due to the sulfur that is inherent in the structure of lazurite. Small crystals of pyrite are always present in lapis and their brassy yellow color is both attractive and diagnostic in distinguishing lapis from its also blue cousin Sodalite, which lacks pyrite.