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Photo: Lapis Lazuli |
Lapis Lazuli |
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Lapis Lazuli is a rock typically composed of Lazurite, Calcite, Pyrite and Sodalite. Lazurite content is greater than 25% of Lapis Lazuli rock. Lazurite is a sodium calcium aluminium silicate sulphur sulphate mineral. Lazurite crystals are rare, but stunningly blue, often growing from a Calcite matrix. Lapis Lazuli is characterised by a deep blue colour, with flecks of Pyrite; the less black or white streaks in the rock, the more valuable the stone. Lapis Lazuli is used in the jewellery trade, and is often carved into ornamental sculptures. |
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Metaphysical Properties |
Video: Lapis Lazuli |
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Lapis Lazuli - the old wise one. Lapis Lazuli unlocks metaphysical and esoteric wisdom. Lapis Lazuli opens the third eye and can stimulate visioning, acute awareness and psychic abilities. Lapis Lazuli is a protective stone and repels the evil eye. Lapis Lazuli unblocks deeply buried emotions, enabling verbalisation and a speaking of truth, releasing and healing the bonds of the past. Lapis Lazuli balances yin yang energies, is deeply calming and assists to strengthen relationships. |
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Crystal Healing Uses |
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Lapis Lazuli relieves sadness, stress and sleeplessness. Lapis Lazuli can help in the treatment of disorders of the throat, thymus, thyroid and help boost the immune system. Lapis Lazuli can be used with hearing difficulties. Lapis Lazuli helps treat lung disorders. |
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Colour: |
blue, green hue |
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Class: |
Silicate |
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Group: |
Isometric |
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Formations: |
dodecahedral Lazurite crystals, usually massive as a rock (lapis lazuli) |
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Localities: |
Afghanistan, Chile, USA |
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Chemical Composition: |
(Na,CA)8(AlSiO4)6(SO4,S,Cl)2 |
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Hardness: |
5 to 5.5 |
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Lustre: |
dull, translucent to opaque |
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Cleavage: |
none |
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Varieties: |
Lazurite |
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Disclaimer: |
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All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner. |
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