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lapis lazuli figurine - a world of crystals

Lapis lazuli is a well known gem material that’s often carved into in beautiful objects, like this elephant figurine. Lapis is also actually a rock. It’s composed of minerals from the sodalite group. Photo by Adrian Pingstone. Public Domain.

Opaque Blue Lapis Lazuli Carved

Lapis lazuli is a well-known gem material. Gem carvers often make beautiful objects from it, like this elephant figurine. Lapis is actually a rock composed of minerals from the sodalite group. Photo by Adrian Pingstone. Public domain.

Article: A World of Crystals

Credit: Adrian Pingstone

GemstoneLapis Lazuli, Lazurite, Haüyne
Natural or man madeNatural
Gem StateCarved
ColorBlue
TransparencyOpaque