Lapis lazuli is mainly produced in Afghanistan, Chile, Russia, Tajikistan, the United States, Canada and other places. Lapis lazuli is the national stone of Afghanistan, and the local lapis lazuli has the largest output, which is also the main source of high-quality lapis lazuli in the market.
Lapis lazuli in Afghanistan is dark blue, sky blue and light blue, with compact structure and pure texture, while lapis lazuli in other places is easily polluted by pyrite disseminated veinlets or coexists with other minerals, which affects its beauty and value.
There is no origin of lapis lazuli in China. 95% lapis lazuli in jewelry industry comes from Afghanistan, and a small amount comes from Chile. This is because Afghanistan is the most famous place of lapis lazuli, and the local lapis lazuli has high aesthetic and economic value.