Blog posts tagged with 'Pyramid Materials'

Lapis lazuli is a rock rather than a single blue mineral. Its appearance can include blue areas associated with lazurite, pale calcite and small brassy pyrite grains. On a broad pyramid face these constituents may form a very uneven…

Sodalite carvings often combine deep blue with irregular pale veins. The large flat faces of a pyramid make that network easy to appreciate. Sodalite should be named for itself rather than sold as inexpensive lapis. Similarity of colour…

Labradorite is a feldspar material known for directional colour effects. A pyramid may reveal blue, green or golden light on one face and look grey on another. The effect does not need to remain visible from every direction. Before buying,…

Sunstone is a name used for feldspar showing an attractive glitter or sheen from reflective inclusions. Peach, orange and brown tones are common in carved offerings, but the name does not identify one exact chemical composition or a…

Bloodstone is commonly used for a dark green chalcedony material containing red markings. On a pyramid, the red may appear as sparse dots, broad patches or very little visible pattern on one face. The name describes an appearance and…