{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-cabochon-afghanistan-sar-e-sang-mine-1","title":"Lapis Lazuli - Cabochon – Afghanistan – Sar-e-Sang Mine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLapis Lazuli Cabochon – Sar-e-Sang Mine, Afghanistan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wish I could transfer this understanding to everyone’s brains: Lapis Lazuli isn't just a blue stone; it is a fragment of the night sky, held sacred by alchemists and kings for over six millennia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Specimen\u003c\/b\u003e This exquisite cabochon hails from the legendary Sar-e-Sang mine, the world's premier source of Lapis Lazuli for over 6,000 years. It features an intense, royal ultramarine hue, characteristic of the finest Afghan material. The surface is beautifully mottled with golden flecks of Pyrite, reminiscent of distant stars, and delicate veining of white Calcite, ensuring each piece is a unique celestial map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComposition Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/b\u003e Lapis Lazuli (a complex rock primarily composed of Lazurite, Pyrite, and Calcite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Sar-e-Sang Mine, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep Royal Blue with Gold Pyrite inclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 – 5.5 Mohs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly polished cabochon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChakra:\u003c\/b\u003e Third Eye and Throat Chakras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/b\u003e Sagittarius and Libra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Alchemist's Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Lapis Lazuli is the stone of total awareness. It acts as a bridge between the mundane and the divine, stimulating the higher mind and enhancing intellectual ability. It is a powerful tool for those seeking to speak their truth with clarity and navigate their spiritual journey with the authority of an ancient sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStudio Note\u003c\/b\u003e The Sar-e-Sang mine is one of the oldest operational mines in human history. To hold a piece from this specific locality is to hold a direct connection to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, who prized this exact blue above all other gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eAvoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, as Lapis is a porous stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eClean gently with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eStore away from harder gemstones like Quartz or Diamonds to prevent surface scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Alchemy Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47313819435166,"sku":"sku-42172777332811","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/ecart-9930.myshopify.com\/products\/lapis-lazuli-cabochon-afghanistan-sar-e-sang-mine-1","provider":"ECart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}