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Lapis Lazuli Lapis is a rock that is prized for its
unique blue color. Often containing veins of gray or white, which is caused
by pyrite or calcite, Lapis is very versatile. It is usually carved into many
different shapes or cut into spheres and cabs. This stone is mined in several places, with
the most significant pieces coming from Lapis is a silicate of sodium and aluminum,
containing sulfur. Typically opaque, this stone's value compares with that of
turquoise or jade. |
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