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Lapis Lazuli
Lapis is a beautiful rock; an aggregate of several minerals, mainly lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.
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Gems on Canvas: Pigments Historically Sourced from Gem Materials
Explores the use of gem materials as pigments in works of art, from the earliest cave paintings to the modern era.
Namak Mandi: A Pioneering Gemstone Market in Pakistan
Documents Namak Mandi’s transformation from a salt market to one of Pakistan’s primary gem trading centers, with a look at the commercial activities taking place today.
Lapis Lazuli from the Coquimbo Region, Chile
Lapis lazuli has been mined from the Coquimbo Region of Chile since 1905.
A Status Report on Gemstones from Afghanistan
An overview of the plentiful and various gem materials being discovered and produced in Afghanistan.
Cobalt Glass as a Lapis Lazuli Imitation
The properties of a novel gemological imitation, cobalt glass.
Lapis-Lazuli from Sar-E-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Lapis Lazuli Care and Cleaning
Learn about lapis lazuli's durability and how to care for your lapis lazuli jewelry.
Lapis Lazuli Description
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.
Lapis Lazuli History and Lore
Historians believe the link between humans and lapis lazuli stretches back more than 6,500 years.
