Complete Guide To Lapis Lazuli
With its name derived from the Persian word ‘Lazur’ meaning ‘blue stone’, the Lapis Lazuli is a rare semi-precious gemstone in gemology . This wonderful healing gemstone brings with it the vibrations of truth and insights. And people have been wearing this stone for ages to get rid of negativity, anger, and irritations. Available in a variety of hues, the stone is a beautiful blue colored stone which comes with inclusions that give it a unique appearance. The more the rich blue tone, the more will be the value of this stone. Where is it from? Historically found in the ancient mines of Afghanistan, the Lapis Lazuli gemstone has also been found in Egypt, Russia, Italy, and the USA. Properties of Lapis Lazuli With a trigonal crystal structure and a rank of 7 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, this stone needs some care and maintenance to keep providing its benefits. It is basically created from other stones like lazurite, pyrite (metallic yellow), calcite (white), an