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Lapis Lazuli (Lazurite)
Chemical Composition A compound of sodium, calcium, aluminum, silicon, oxygen, and sulfur, usually found as a rock mixture of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.
Colour Blue to violet-blue.
Refractive Index R.I. 1.50.
Durability Hardness 5-6.
Crystal Structure Isometric (cubic)
Specific Gravity 2.38-2.9
Sources / Occurrence Mountains of Afghanistan, Chile and other locations.


Lapis is a beautiful royal blue stone associated with royalty.

Lapis Lazuli is dark blue, with white spots of calcite or specks of pyrite, which look like gold. It is believed, Lapis helps one understand the mind, and helps in expand viewpoints.

It is good for connecting the heart and the mind when worn over the heart.
Lapis was prized in both Babylonia and Egypt. Legend has it that Lapis Lazuli would protect the wearer from evil and cured melancholy and certain types of fever.