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Beaded gemstone bracelet, likely lapis lazuli and pale quartz/agate

Lapis lazuli: lazurite-rich rock, chiefly (Na,Ca)₈(AlSiO₄)₆(S,SO)₂; pale beads are uncertain

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

The image is strongly out of focus, but the dark blue beads resemble polished lapis lazuli, with adjacent white/translucent beads resembling quartz or agate. Lapis lazuli has Mohs hardness about 5–5.5, vitreous to dull luster, and no prominent cleavage; quartz is hardness 7.

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At a glance

Common name: Beaded gemstone bracelet, likely lapis lazuli and pale quartz/agate
Scientific name: Lapis lazuli: lazurite-rich rock, chiefly (Na,Ca)₈(AlSiO₄)₆(S,SO)₂; pale beads are uncertain
Category: gemstone
Identified: August 17, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Approximately $10–$50 for a common bracelet; $50–$200+ if made from high-quality natural lapis and authenticated.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Lapis lazuli forms as a contact-metamorphic rock in calcium-rich marble, commonly during Precambrian geological events. Major deposits occur in Afghanistan, Chile, Russia, and Pakistan; the pale material may have varied origins.

Uses & applications

Used for jewelry, ornaments, beads, carvings, and historically ultramarine pigment; quartz and agate are also common jewelry materials.

Geological facts

True lapis lazuli is a rock rather than a single mineral and often contains white calcite and metallic pyrite flecks, though these are not resolvable here.

Field identification & locations

Confirm by examining color, visible calcite or pyrite, hardness, and streak; dyed blue glass or other dyed stone can look similar. The photograph cannot establish the exact material.