Lapis Sphere. Afghanistan. 3.15 inches (8.00 cm) in diameter. ...

Description

Lapis Sphere
Afghanistan
3.15 inches (8.00 cm) in diameter

Maybe one of the most identifiable materials, Lapis from Afghanistan is a semi-precious stone known for its amazing blue color. This sphere has been hewn from a much larger rough example. Now it appears as almost a planetary orb with swirling lines of white-grey Calcite and specks of shimmering Pyrite. Hands down this is the work of both Mother Nature and a brilliant lapidarist.

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]



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