A vibrant blue and green natural stone made up of a complex composition of many minerals. Marbling of several colors is common, with colors ranging from royal blue to violet to greenish blue to verdant green. Is rated 5-6 on Mohs' hardness scale and has an almost balmy luster.
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Lapis Luzuli
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