Denim Lapis Oval Cabochon

Featuring a range of blue colors and various dark and/or light patterning, this oval denim lapis cabochon—named for its resemblance to denim—is an ideal choice for more casual jewelry designs. Use it by itself to create pendants or earring drops; pair it with an assortment of complementary-color gemstones to create more complex necklace designs. Denim lapis displays a range of blue colors, light to medium, with sometimes extensive white streaking and patterning that is reminiscent of denim jeans. The white veining is due to elevated calcite levels in the gemstone. Lapis lazuli is a metamorphic gem 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.

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Gemstone type: Lapis lazuli
Stone shape: Oval
Stone size: 8 x 6mm, 12 x 10mm, 18 x 13mm, 10 x 8mm, 25 x 18mm, 14 x 10mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Denim Blue
Enhancement: None (N)
Mohs hardness: 5–5.5
Refractive index: 1.5–1.67
Specific gravity: 2.5–3
Cutting center: Taiwan