Here in Europe, LAPISLAZULI is almost exclusively associated with Afghanistan.
But in South America there is a no less well-known site where this famous gemstone has been mined for centuries.
The "BLUE GOLD OF THE ANDES" is also the national stone of CHILE.
The intense BLUE LASURITE parts sit in gray WOLLASTONITE with a little white CALCITE and some PYRITE inclusions.
ANDEN LAPIS is found in OVALLE - LINAO province - mining takes place at altitudes of over 3,600 meters.
Weight: 140 g Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm