Denim Lapis 25 x 18mm Oval Cabochon

Featuring a range of light-to-medium blues and dark and/or light patterning, this large oval denim lapis cabochon—named for its striking resemblance to blue jeans—is a great choice for casual contemporary jewelry designs.The white streaking and veining of denim lapis 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.

• Gemstone Type: Lapis lazuli
• Stone Shape: Oval
• Stone Size: 25 x 18mm
• 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
• Weight: 0.000 kg