Lapis Lazuli

Lazurite Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 5.5 (5-6)
Typical Size 1-100+ carats (commercial: any size for cabochons and carvings)
Typical Price Range $5-100 per carat (commercial: $20-60; deep blue minimal pyrite)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Readily Available
Availability Driver Readily Available
Investment Appropriateness Non-Investment Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$15.00
per carat
Listing Price
$1.23
per carat
Sold Price
$0.72
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat

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BEARISH
30.0

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
5
hardness
5
price
25

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Blue rock composed mainly of lazurite; Afghan material most valued.

Availability Description: Available through gem dealers; deep blue with minimal pyrite commands premium.

Investment Description: Popular ornamental stone; no investment potential; decorative and fashion use.

Seller Prices

Seller Faceted Price Rough Price
preciouscarats $6.79/ct -
fakhr $0.91/ct -
sedagems $0.37/ct -

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Origin Variants

Origin Rarity Price Multiplier
Russia Uncommon x1.25
Afghanistan Uncommon x1.80
Chile Common x1.00

Color Variants

Variant Color Rarity Price Multiplier
Blue Lapis Lazuli Blue Common x1.00
Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Deep Blue Uncommon x1.00
Violet-Blue Lapis Lazuli Violet-Blue Uncommon x1.00

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