Wednesday, December 3, 2008

LAPIS GEM STONE


Dates back to 4000 B.C. where it was seen all over the Mediterranean as one of the first gems used as jewelry. It is said to represent truth and friendship. Lapises main sources are Afghanistan, Chile and the former USSR.


Medium to Dark Blue, some Gold Flakes of Pyrite, Even Color, Good Polish, Medium Dome.
Moh's Hardness = 5 - 6.