The value of lapis lazuli and malachite Introduction to the value of lapis lazuli and malachite

1, lapis lazuli and malachite are rare spar. From the appearance, lapis lazuli is mainly blue and malachite is mainly green. At the same time, it is also called sapphire jade, emerald sapphire and chalcedony. However, lapis lazuli is more valuable and popular than malachite.

Lapis lazuli is one of the witnesses of ancient cultural exchanges between the East and the West, and its main producing area is Afghanistan. In China, it is mainly imported, which can be used as jade carving and jewelry, and has a strong traditional cultural heritage. Malachite is also produced in China, so its value will be slightly lower.

3. Lapis lazuli is also a traditional jade material imported from China since ancient times, with a high hardness of about 5 ~ 6, while malachite has a low hardness of about 3 ~ 4, which is easy to be damaged when worn or stored, so lapis lazuli is more collectible than malachite.