Frog Lapis Lazuli Stone Animal Carving Toad Gemstone #2 Manufacturer: OAkRocks SKU: N/A Price: $58.00 This item is in stock 1 available. Quantity:

Lapis Lazuli Stone Animal Carving Frog Toad Gemstone

Beautiful bright royal blue Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan!

The name is a compound of "lapis", the Latin word for stone, and the Arabian word "azul", meaning blue.

For many people all over the world Lapis Lazuli is considered a stone of truth and friendship. The blue stone is said to bring about harmony in relationships. The ancient Eqyptians used Lapis in scarabs, beads, pendants, and other jewelry as far back as 3100 B.C. Lapis was also a stone of royalty in ancient Sumer and was treasured in China at least 2500 years ago. Catherine the great decorated a room in her palace with Lapis walls, fireplaces, doors, and mirror frames.

Buddhist beliefs recommend Lapis as a stone to bring inner peace and freedom from negative thoughts.

Lapis Lazuli is an opaque stone consisting mainly of Diopside and Lasurite. It was created millions of years ago in the course of metamorphosis process turning chalk into marble stone. When unpolished, Lapis Lazuli seems dull and dark blue, often with golden inclusions (Pyrite) and whiteish veins from marble.

This hand carved frog is 2.25 inches long by 1.75 inches wide and stands more than 1 inch tall. It has lots of detail and is very nice!

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