obelisk lazurite

obelisk in lazurite

Size: 17 x 6 cm

Lazurite is a deep blue mineral that is commonly used as a gemstone and in ornamental carvings. Madagascar is known for producing high-quality lazurite specimens, which are often used to create obelisks.

To create an obelisk from lazurite in Madagascar, the first step would be to source a suitable piece of rough lazurite. This would typically involve visiting one of the many mining sites in Madagascar and selecting a piece of lazurite that is large enough and has the desired color and quality.

Once a suitable piece of lazurite has been selected, it would be transported to a workshop where it would be cut and shaped into an obelisk. This would involve using a saw to cut the rough stone into a rough obelisk shape, and then using grinding and polishing tools to shape and smooth the stone into its final form.

The finished lazurite obelisk would be a beautiful and unique piece of art, with the deep blue color of the stone contrasting against the white and gold of the natural quartz inclusions that are often present in Madagascar lazurite specimens. Such an obelisk would make a stunning addition to any collection of gemstones or decorative objects.