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Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli

* Image indicates the representative color of this stone.

area of production Brazil, Afghanistan
color Pyrite gold scattered over navy blue
hardness 5~5.5
composition (Na,Ca)7-8 (Al,Si)12 (O,S)24 [(SO4),C12,(OH)2]

the meanings of the stones

An amulet that brings good fortune and protects you from misfortunes.

characteristics

Contains bits of golden pyrites in the blue or indigo base stone. The white part is calcite.

purification

Moonlight bathing, Placing on stone cluster

trivia

Known in Japan also as ruri. Lapis is the Latin word for‘rock' and lazuli is‘blue.' The blue color of lapis lazuli expresses the color of the Arabian night sky, while the scattered gold colors represent the stars. Keep away from salt and water whenever possible.