Lapis Lazuli: Unpolished Elephant Carving/ Sculpture
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| Lapis Lazuli: Unpolished Elephant Carving/ Sculpture |
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| Lapis Lazuli: Unpolished Elephant Carving/ Sculpture |
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| Lapis Lazuli: Unpolished Elephant Carving/ Sculpture |
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| Lapis Lazuli: Unpolished Elephant Carving/ Sculpture |
Lapis Lazuli: Unpolished Elephant Carving/ Sculpture
Afghanistan
1 pound/ 14 ounces
850 grams
Note: Polished Lapis Lazuli is quite lovely,
with its bright blue and sparkly pyrite inclusions. However, I was especially drawn
to this unpolished carving, with its lighter and flatter blue. The pyrite is
still sparkly, perhaps standing out more because of the more muted blue. When I
rub the surface with my fingers, I can create a darker version of the surface.
My partner bought this for me for my
birthday – never ask a rockhound what they want for their birthday, LOL!!!
By the way, the surface in these photos is darker
blue than it is in the real sculpture. Goes to show that photos don’t always
tell the whole truth.
Seller: Minhas Gems & Minerals
Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show
The Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship, MD
24 September 2022
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