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Blue gemstone bead bracelet, likely lapis lazuli or dyed stone

Uncertain from image; possible lazurite-bearing lapis lazuli (Na₃Ca(Si₃Al₃)O₁₂S) or dyed quartz/glass imitation

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Small polished blue beads with glassy to waxy luster; apparent blue-and-white banding and reflective flecks. Lapis lazuli is Mohs 5–5.5, opaque, granular, and commonly contains white calcite and golden pyrite; exact hardness and structure require testing.

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Common name: Blue gemstone bead bracelet, likely lapis lazuli or dyed stone
Scientific name: Uncertain from image; possible lazurite-bearing lapis lazuli (Na₃Ca(Si₃Al₃)O₁₂S) or dyed quartz/glass imitation
Category: gemstone
Identified: August 14, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Approximately $5–$30 for a common bracelet; $30–$150+ if made from high-quality natural lapis with strong blue color and verified provenance.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If lapis lazuli, it formed through metamorphism of carbonate-rich rocks, commonly during Precambrian mountain-building; major deposits occur in Afghanistan, Chile, and Russia. The bracelet is human-polished and strung.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, ornamental objects, and historically ultramarine pigment; jewelry value depends on natural material, color, and workmanship.

Geological facts

The photograph is insufficient to distinguish natural lapis from dyed quartz, sodalite, or glass. Strong, uniform color and perfectly regular beads may indicate treatment or imitation.

Field identification & locations

Check for natural variation, pyrite specks, calcite veining, and a granular interior; glass shows bubbles and a conchoidal fracture. A gemological hardness, density, and magnification test is needed for confirmation.