Lapis Lazuli
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References to Lapis occur in literature as early as 2,000 BC
In ancient Egypt it was used by the Pharoahs
Fabulous examples were found in the tomb of Tutenkhaman
The oldest mines are in the Badakhsahn in Afghanistan
Deposits have been mined for over 6,000 years
Traces of Pyrite pepper the rock with an unmistakeable golden yellow
It contains a variety of other minerals with
Quality and value are determined by the abundance of the blue mineral Lazurite
Before Prussian Blue was developed Lapis was ground up by artists
To produce Ultramarine for tempera paint
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