This listing is for a Lazurite puffy heart display specimen, 100% natural.  This is a completely polished specimen from our personal collection.

Details:

• gemstone: Lazurite
• color: blue
• dimensions: approx 3.5 × 3 × 1 1/8 inches
• weight: 396.09 g

The measurements provided are at the widest part and are close approximations.   The piece(s) shown in the pictures is what will be shipped to you.

Lazurite is a rich blue tectosilicate mineral that forms the essential coloring component of the gemstone lapis lazuli.

Key Properties

• Color: Deep ultramarine blue, azure blue, or violet-blue, caused by the presence of trisulfide radical anions (S₃⁻).
• Hardness: Ranks 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs mineral hardness scale.
• Crystal System: Isometric, though well-formed individual crystals are extremely rare; it is typically found in massive or granular forms.
• Environment: Forms via the contact metamorphism of limestone, frequently associated with calcite, pyrite, and diopside.
• Major Localities: Found notably in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan, Russia (Siberia), Chile, Italy, and the United States.

This is what Lindalee from NV had to say about our puffy heart gemstone specimens: 🚀🚀🚀🚀SPEED SHIPPED📦📮 SAFE SUPER PADDED packaging 🎁 PUFFY FAMILY of HEART STONES Just like perfect photos📷📸 in listing! Highly polished & sparkly ✨✨✨ Thank you! 😍😘🤣🤗😄😆

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank You

Tim & Tonya Daniels

Safety Advisory (California Proposition 65):

While completely safe to display on a shelf or wear as finished pieces, many raw mineral specimens naturally contain toxic elements, heavy metals, or glass-like structures (such as copper, arsenic, lead, or silica). To ensure your safety, please follow these responsible ownership and lapidary protocols:

• Basic Handling: Always wash your hands immediately after touching raw minerals and never ingest minerals.

• Lapidary Safety: When cutting or drilling, always use specialized safety equipment, including wet-cutting machinery, proper ventilation, and appropriate respirators or masks to avoid inhaling toxic dust or fumes.