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Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli from Las Flores de Los Andes, near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region, Chile

 
Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli from Las Flores de Los Andes, near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli from Las Flores de Los Andes, near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli from Las Flores de Los Andes, near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 51105
Mineral:Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli
Locality:Las Flores de Los Andes, near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region, Chile
Description:Large specimen of blue lapis lazuli, the gem variety of the mineral lazurite, in quartz with scattered yellow-metallic pyrite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:11x7x5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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