Lapis Lazuli is a rock of multiple minerals. Lazurite makes up the blue color and also contains calcite (the white layers or lines) and pyrite (the gold colored spots). Lapis Lazuli may also contain Afghanite, Diopside, Dolomite, Hauynite (rare), Mica, Sodalite, Wollastonite (a white calcium mineral). True Lapis Lazuli must at least be 25% blue Lazurite.
Since the main source of Lapis is from Afghanistan if has become rarer and expensive due to the Taliban's activities. They aggressively take over mines and run illegal mines to fund terrorism.
Lapis has also been used as paint pigment (ultramarine). Vincent Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' contains ultramarine tinted oil paint.
Locations Lapis is found: Afghanistan, Argentina, Chile, Canada, Iraq, Pakistan, Russia, United States (Arizona, California, Colorado)
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* Sizes, shapes and colors my vary due to being a natural stone, being hand-carved and/or difference in computer monitors.
Lapis Lazuli Oval Cabochon • 25x18x5mm
Lapis Lazuli
- Oval; Domed
- 25x18x5mm; 3.9 grams
- Grade: C
- Natural; Hand-Cut; Both Sides Polished
- Stone Origin: Afghanistan
- Package Quantity: 1 cab
- Restockable: OOAK
- 55100LL-69-25185-39
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Metaphysical properties are for your enjoyment and are not to be taken as medical advice.
- Chakra: Throat, Crown, Third Eye
- Astrological: Libra, Sagittarius
- Numerical: 3
- Emotional: Abuse, Anxiety, Calm, Critical Attitude, Depression, Despair, Emotional Healing, Grief, Hope, Melancholy, O.C.D., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks, Perseverance, Reducing Stress, Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Stress/Tension, Suicidal Thoughts
- Physical: Aches and Pains, AIDS/HIV, Asthma, Birthing, Bone Marrow, Bones, Brain, Brain Injury, Childbirth, Chronic Pain, Coma, Cramping, Deaf, Delivery, Detoxifying the Body, Dizziness, Ears, Epilepsy, Eyes, Fainting, Headaches, Hearing Loss, Herpes, Immune System, Immune System Strengthening, Insomnia, Labor, Labor Pains, Laryngitis, Menopause, Menstrual, Menstruation, Migraine, Migraines, Pain, Panic Attacks, Pregnancy, Shingles, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Throat, Toothache, Vertigo, Vomiting
- Spiritual: Accept Reincarnation, Appreciation, Communication With Spirits, Etheric Balance, Intuition, Karma, Meditation, Meditative State, Protection, Psychic Attack, Psychic Opener, Psychic Protection, Spiritual Uplift, Third Eye Chakra