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Where is lapis lazuli produced?
Lapis lazuli is mainly produced in Afghanistan, Chile, Russia and other places. Among them, Afghanistan is the main source of high-quality lapis lazuli in the market. The local lapis lazuli is pure in texture and bright in color, while the lapis lazuli in other areas is slightly less beautiful. In addition, Afghanistan is the most famous lapis lazuli producing area in the world, and 95% lapis lazuli in Chinese jewelry industry comes from here.

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.