Lapis Lazuli Heart (XL), Afghanistan

Lapis Lazuli is unlike most other gem materials because it is not a mineral. Instead, it is a rock composed of multiple minerals. Lapis Lazuli's striking blue color is mainly derived from the presence of Lazurite. To be called "Lapis Lazuli," a rock must have a distinctly blue color and contain at least 25% blue Lazurite. Pyrite usually occurs in Lapis Lazuli as tiny, randomly spaced grains colored a contrasting gold.

Each heart is unique- the carving you receive may differ in size, shape, coloring, and pattern than the one seen in the picture.