0.73 ct. Pakistani Lazulite
Color: Dark Blue-Green / Greenish-Yellow
Clarity: Eye Clean
Origin: Laila Mine, Pakistan
Cut: Oval Mixed
Treatments: None
Measurements: 6.5 x 4.7 mm
While not a terribly large example, this is indeed a near perfect stone from this unique deposit. The remarkable pleochroism is wonderful - the face-up mix of deep blue green and what is really a golden chartreuse is almost startling; there is simply nothing like this color combination anywhere else in the gem world. And this is indeed pleochroism - the color moves with the angle of light and it is not just a case of color-zoning. From this find, most of the stones are small, included or very poorly cut - the last two of these precluding the opportunity to see these wonderful colors at their best. These are now very rare things and quite beautiful.