Lapis Lazuli | Tumbled

Lapis Lazuli is a sodium aluminum silicate with sulfur, chlorine and hydroxyl, and variable inclusions of Pyrite and White Calcite. Its crystal system is isometric, mostly aggregate. The ancient Greeks and Romans called the stone sapphirus, until the term Lapis Lazuli began to be used in the Middle Ages. In Latin, the name means 'blue stone', and this came from the ancient Persian word lazhuward which meant 'blue'. The ancient Egyptians used Lapis in scarabs, beads, pendants and other jewelry as far back as 3100 B.C. Buddhists believed the stone brought inner peace and freedom from negative thoughts.

Energetic Properties: Inner vision, truthful communication, royal virtues, protective against psychic attack, bonds relationships in love and friendship.

Element: Wind

Chakras: Third Eye (6th), Throat (5th)

Localities: Russia, Afghanistan, Chile, Italy, United States, Egypt, Middle East

Rarity: Easily obtained but expensive

Hardness: 5 - 6

Source(s): The Crystal Bible (Hall), The Book Of Stones (Simmons)

*Price is per individual piece unless noted. Due to the natural variations of each piece, please note that the actual item you receive may not appear exactly as pictured. Rest assured, however, that our dedicated team will do their best to hand-select the most attractive specimen(s) that we have in stock at the time of your order. Sizes and weights are always approximate.