Lapis Lazuli 10mm Flat Top Heart Cabochon

This lapis lazuli cabochon features a heart shape with straight side with a flat top and bottom. This blue gemstone exhibits a deep, rich blue resulting from superior color saturation without dyes or other treatments. This attractive color makes it a great choice for custom designs for bracelets, pendants and anklets.Lapis lazuli is a metamorphic stone composed of lazurite, pyrite, and calcite. It exhibits a shade of blue resulting from the relative color percentages of these minerals. Represented in folklore as a symbol of the starry night, lapis lazuli is said to stimulate the intellect and support wisdom.Compare natural lapis lazuli from Rio Grande with other brands and see the quality difference. It's not unusual to find other sellers offering denim-quality lapis with many inclusions at the higher prices of top-quality lapis lazuli.

• Gemstone Type: Lapis lazuli
• Stone Shape: Heart
• Stone Size: 10mm
• Stone Type: Natural
• Color: Dark Blue
• Enhancement: None (N)
• Mohs Hardness: 5–5.5
• Refractive Index: 1.5–169
• Specific Gravity: 2.5–3
• Brand: AGTA
• Mineral Source: AFGHANISTA
• Weight: 0.000 kg