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3D81 - Lazurite (Lapis Lazuli) - $ 200 Sar E Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan miniature, 3.3 x 3.1 x 1.4 cm ex. Marilyn Dodge
Superb Lapis crystal with incredibly rich color saturation, complete on one side and contacted (flat, naturally) in the back. The pics will tell you all you need to know about this juicy crysatl. This was obviously one of the earlier ones to come out, and few today have such color.
4JB5-LC11 - Lazurite - $ 2400 SOLD Sar-E-Sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan small cabinet, 7 x 5.4 x 6.8 cm
A fantastic specimen from a classic locality. This large modified crystal has the deep azure-blue color and vitreous luster desired in this species, and, at 4.5 cm, it is far larger than the classic 3 cm crystals referred to in V. 22, P. 216 of the MR.
J08-09 - Lazurite - $ 600 SOLD Sar-E-Sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 6.5 x 5 x 4 cm
Lazurite, also know as lapis lazuli, is often used in jewelry and carving in its massive form. But it is rarely found in sharp, well-formed crystals; when the uncommon crystals are found, they tend to be rather lumpy looking, with perhaps a few good faces and a partly "melted" look. This 2.5-cm crystal, however, is sharp with good faces all the way around. It is well exposed sitting atop the laboriously prepped matrix of stark white contrasting marble – you can see nearly the entire crystal. The crystal was chipped out by physical means, so there are some chisel lines in the marble tha tneed to be removed - it would cost me over $100 to do so , so i thought i'd give it a chance to be taken at the lower price first, since its not a big deal in context to remove those and i'd rather try to give a bargain than add to the cost basis. Classic of fine form and quality for the locality!
MD-119305 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan miniature, 3.6 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm.
3.6 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm. Lazurite is the true name for lapis lazuli (there is also a completely different mineral called lazulite, which is not related to lapis lazuli, but often confuses people for obvious reasons). Lazurite is found in good quantity in its massive form, but rarely in good crystals, which is why it is sought-after by collectors in specimens such as this, with isolated crystals in contrasting, stark white marble. There are two 1.2-cm, intergrown crystals here, side by side.
MD-122990 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.8 cm.
6.0 x 4.5 x 3.8 cm. A 2.5 cm, azure-blue lazurite crystal jauntily perched on marble matrix from the Type Locality - Sar-e-Sang in Afghanistan. The pristine, sharp, complexly crystallized lazurite crystal has textbook form and color. Excellent material.
MD-159353 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 5.4 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm.
5.4 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm. Lapis Lazuli, whose true name is lazurite, is difficult to find in euhedral crystals. The vast majority of it is found in massive form (and often used for jewelry and carving rough). This is a 2-cm crystal with sharp faces, still embedded in the matrix. From the collection of noted California collector Charles Hansen.
MD-165277 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 6.4 x 3.4 x 3.2 cm.
6.4 x 3.4 x 3.2 cm. A sharp, 1.7 cm, dark royal-blue lazurite crystal winningly perched atop contrasting white marble matrix and nicely accented by smaller lazurites from the Type Locality - Sar-e-Sang, Afghanistan. The large crystal has textbook, isometric crystal form.
MD-177787 - Lazurite, Muscovite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan miniature, 3.5 x 2.4 x 1.7 cm.
3.5 x 2.4 x 1.7 cm. A fine and unusually sharp example of muscovite caught in the process of altering to lazurite. Ex. Martin Zinn Collection.
MD-177789 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan thumbnail, 3.0 x 2.6 x 1.8 cm.
3.0 x 2.6 x 1.8 cm. This specimen hosts a sharp, single crystal of this species, just razor sharp and equant, not rounded as usual. The crystal, to about 1 cm on edge, sits nestled in a well-trimmed and contrasting marble matrix. Ex. Laura and Stevia Thompson Collection.
MD-177791 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 7 x 5.4 x 6.8 cm.
7 x 5.4 x 6.8 cm. A fantastic specimen from a classic locality. This large modified crystal has the deep azure-blue color and vitreous luster desired in this species. The crystal is 4.5 cm.
MD-177793 - Lazurite - - Archived Ladjuar Medam (Lajur Madan; Lapis-lazuli Mine), Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 7.5 x 5.9 x 3.9 cm.
7.5 x 5.9 x 3.9 cm. Perched high on a white marble matrix with some minor pyrite, are two equant, well formed crystals of royal blue lazurite, the larger crystal measuring 3.5 cm across.
MD-195603 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 5.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm.
5.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm. A sharp, 1.8 cm, dark royal-blue lazurite crystal perched atop contrasting white marble matrix and nicely accented by smaller lazurites from the Type Locality - Sar-e-Sang, Afghanistan. The large crystal has textbook crystal form, is complete all-around and is undamaged.
MD-200968 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 6.5 x 5 x 4 cm.
6.5 x 5 x 4 cm. This 2.5-cm lazurite crystal is sharp with good faces all the way around. It is well exposed sitting atop the laboriously prepped matrix of stark white contrasting marble – you can see nearly the entire crystal.
MD-20189 - Lazurite - - Archived Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan miniature, 3.5 cm
A dramatic large cabinet specimen of weathered lazuritecrystals to 3.5 cm nicely perched on the top of matrix covered by lustrous pyrite crystals from Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. The base of the piece has been sawed to improve the aesthetics. A very sculptural and interesting piece, of large size. the contrast between the blue crystals and the golden background REALLY makes it stand out. 18.0 x 7.8 x 6.7 cm This Photo was Mindat.org Photo of the Day - 10th Mar 2008
MD-205936 - Lazurite - - Archived Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan miniature, 4.7 x 3.7 x 2.8 cm.
4.7 x 3.7 x 2.8 cm. A fine and aesthetic lazurite specimen from the Marty Zinn Collection and the Type Locality - Sar-e-Sang, Afghanistan. Two, sharp, lustrous, dark royal-blue lazurite crystals are perched atop contrasting white marble matrix. The lazurite crystals, to 2.1 cm, exhibit textbook crystal form and are both complete all-around and are undamaged.
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