Description: This is an Exceptional Large Gem Quality piece of Rough. It weighs 5 pounds 3 oz, or about 2354 grams. it measures 7 inches by 4 inches by 4inches. It has a bright blue interior color with very little golden pyrite and the white marble matrix is on the outside. This piece will cut large clean slabs with a pure even bright blue color. Although I acquired this magnificent chunk for cutting I never have had the need to cut it up. It would also make a fine carving due to the freedom of cracks and flaws. I am a Professional gem cutter and have been cutting Lapis Lazuli for over 30 years. We are closing out our store and have a number of Lapis gem rough specimens available. Photographed front, backside and side and coated with water, shows the polished color better. Many pieces are marked with their weight and price. The Lapis Lazuli, golden pyrite and white marble all take a good polish. Many pieces are butt ends being the last piece in the vice after being slabbed for use which was cut into gems. This Lapis Lazuli comes from the Sar-e-Sang District in the Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. I have obtained this Lapis from an Afghanistan dealer that I have met with at the Tucson Show more than 25 times. Lots of LOW quality Lapis is offerred on Ebay. Please compare weight and quality ( to cut gems) when you buy Lapis Lazuli. Most of the pieces listed have been cut/Slabbed and the cracks and fractures maybe seen- in most cases the pieces have been reduced to pieces without cracks ready for gem cutting.
Price: 1000 USD
Location: Oxford, Maine
End Time: 2024-12-04T14:00:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Afghanistan
