Lapis Bead

Item Description

The source of the world's finest Lapis Lazuli is actually 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 that time. 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 solid navy blue color without any streaks of white Calcite and only tiny specs of Pyrite showing. Here we have a lovely Lapis bead / ball with a rich navy blue hue and uniform color, making it very desirable. There is a hole drilled through the stone, so it can be strung on a necklace. Fine quality and color, for this classic material.