Jean Wyart, Pierre Bariand, Jean Filippi · 1981 · Gemological Institute of America
This article examines the crystallographic properties and geological genesis of the lapis-lazuli deposits at Sar-e-Sang in Badakhshan, Afghanistan. It also covers the historical usage of the stone in ancient civilizations and compares the Afghan deposits with those in other parts of the world.
Geography and Environment · 7 p.
Source: www.gia.edu · 2026-11-03
Jean Wyart, Pierre Bariand, Jean Filippi, Lapis-Lazuli from Sar-E-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan (1981). https://www.gia.edu/dam/migrated-assets/docs/doc1/Lapis-Lazuli-from-Sar-E-Sang-Badakhshan-Afghanistan.pdf (retrieved 2026-11-03).
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