Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is considered a semi-precious stone.  It description can be described as an intense blue color.  Lapis Lazuli can be found in Badakhshan, a province of Afghanistan.  Lapis is a considered a rock and not a mineral. The main component is primarily  lazurite, which consist of sodium, aluminium, silicon, oxygen, chloride, and sulfur to name a few.

Lapis Lazuli has a long history. It can be traced by to early Egypt. Its name originated from the Latin word “stone”.

Its distinguished color is intense blue.  In the Jewelry world, is used most often as ornamental pieces.