Natural Lapis Lazuli gemstone carved Dolphin

Lapis lazuli, also known simply as “lapis,” is a blue metamorphic rock that has been used by people as a gemstone, sculpting material, pigment, and ornamental material for thousands of years. High quality lapis lazuli can be a costly gem. The most desirable specimens have a rich, solid blue color and perhaps a few reflective pieces of gold pyrite. Unlike most other gem materials, lapis lazuli is not a mineral. Instead, it is a rock composed of multiple minerals. The blue color of lapis lazuli is mainly derived from the presence of lazurite, a blue silicate mineral of the sodalite group Size(Approx): About 2” Weight(Approx):About35gram+ You will receive one Dolphin similar to the picture shown. Color may be a little different due to the ability of Camera Disclaimer You are purchasing one of a lot of hand-crafted natural gemstone products. These products contain naturally occurring variations in shape, color, texture, veining and pattern. The actual stone you receive may differ from the pictures shown. The pictures displayed are intended to give you an overall idea of the actual product you will receive. We usually ship every day from Mon-Sat (except postal office holidays) and will do our best to ship on the same day when payment is received. Thank you for shopping small business.