Lapis Lazuli Mini Butterfly Crystal Carvings - Afghanistan

Lapis Lazuli Mini Butterfly Crystal Carvings - Afghanistan | 36g

Lapis lazuli butterfly carvings from Afghanistan. Look for the deep blue colour, white calcite and gold pyrite flecks.

Stone Facts:

• Lapis lazuli is a rock rather than a single mineral, made mainly of blue lazurite with white calcite and gold flecks of pyrite
• It has been mined in the Badakhshan region of Afghanistan for more than 6,000 years and was once ground to make the pigment ultramarine
• It sits at Mohs 5–5.5

Traditional & Folklore Properties:

• Lapis lazuli was prized by the ancient Egyptians and is traditionally associated with wisdom and truth
• Traditionally linked to the Throat and Third Eye chakras
• Associated in crystal astrology with Sagittarius and Libra

Product Details:

• Natural lapis lazuli, hand-carved
• Origin: Afghanistan
• Weight: 36g
• Randomly selected from the batch pictured, so you will receive a similar piece, not the exact one in the photos

Suggested Uses:

• Shelf, desk or windowsill display
• A collectable for crystal carving fans
• A gift for a crystal lover

Important Notes:

• Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions
• Natural crystals may have inclusions and surface variation
• Please allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement
• Photos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light
• Traditional and folklore properties are shared for interest only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice

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