Crystal Database

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Lazurite

Lazurite is a sodium calcium aluminium silicate sulphur sulphate mineral found in contact metamorphic mineral in limestones. Lazurite is most often found as a massive, and is commonly combined with other minerals to form the rock Lapis Lazuli.

Lazurite crystals are deep blue in colour, rare and make attractive specimens to adorn any collectors cabinet.

Metaphysical Properties

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Lazurite stimulates the third eye chakra, promoting intuitive abilities and psychic development. Lazurite is the perfect crystal for the spiritual traveller, moving onwards in the direction of a being of light. Lazurite expands awareness and enhances memory.

Lazurite allows for the space needed to reflect on that which one has assimilated thus far, in this life, past lives and future lives.

Lazurite promotes an understanding and speaking of truths.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Lazurite has been used to treat infections.

Lazurite is useful in treating disorders of the respiratory system.

Lazurite can be used to reduce pain.

Colour:

deep blue, greenish or violet tinge

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Class:

Silicate

Group:

Isometric

Formations:

dodecahedrons crystals, cubes, granular, disseminated, massive.

Localities:

Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chile, Europe, Russia, USA

Chemical Composition:

(Na, Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄(S, SO₄, Cl₂)

Hardness:

5 to 5.5

Lustre:

dull to greasy, opaque to translucent

Cleavage:

poor in six directions

Varieties:

none

Disclaimer:

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.