Lapis lazuli is a rock, which means it’s an aggregate of several minerals. This ancient gem contains three minerals in varying amounts: lazurite, calcite and pyrite. Sometimes, it also contains one or more of the following: diopside, amphibole, feldspar and mica.
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Join GIA gemmologists as they seek the blue treasures of Mogok.
Read MoreLapis lazuli has been mined from the Coquimbo Region of Chile since 1905.
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