Lapis Lazuli Gemstone
The name lapis lazuli is derived from a Latin word ‘Lauzulus’ that means blue stone. Its name may also have an early influence from the Persian word ‘Lazhuward’ and the Arabic word ‘Lazaward’, both of which mean blue.
Lapis Lazuli occurs in various shades of blue with some qualities being speckled with white calcite and some with yellow pyrite. The finest Lapis Lazuli is even blue color with little or no veining from other elements.
Lapis Lazuli with deep azure blue color, often flecked with golden pyrite inclusions, was treasured by ancient Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations and often worn by royalty. Lapis lazuli was widely used by Egyptians for cosmetics and painting. Persian legend says that the heavens owed their blue color to a massive slab of Lapis upon which the earth rested. Lapis Lazuli was believed to be a sacred stone, buried with the dead to protect and guide them in the afterlife.
The Buddhists believed that this gem brought peace of mind and tranquility.
Composition of Blue Lapis
Lapis lazuli is actually a rock that contains a number of minerals like lazurite, hauynite, sodalite, noselite. It also has varying amounts of pyrite and white calcite mineral in a vein-like pattern. The specific gravity ranges between 2.7 and 2.9. The average refractive index of this gemstone is 1.50 and the hardness on Mohs scale is 5.5. If a drop of hydrochloric acid is dropped on the gem, there is a reaction that results in a rotten egg smell.
The most priced top-grade natural lapis are those which are violet blue and those that contain minimal or no trace of sodalite (white colored inclusions). On the other hand the presence of golden streaks due to the brilliant golden pyrite in a lapis increases the value of lapis lazuli further more. In general lapis lazuli price can range from 2$ to $50 per gram.
Lapis lazuli beads are often stringed together and worn as a bead necklace. It is a very popular gem that is used in men’s jewelry especially in sterling silver. Men’s lapis rings made in silver gives a very rich look.
Lapis Lazuli is associated with the Planets Saturn and Venus (i.e., why a good substitute of Blue Sapphire Gemstone) as well as the Zodiac Signs of Sagittarius, Capricorn and Libra. It is the birthstone of September. Lapis lazuli is also the Wedding Anniversary Gemstone for the 7th and 9th year of marriage.
It has been useful in overcoming health conditions like depression, thyroid, insomnia and problems associated with the eyes, throat and ears. It is also used as treating chronic diseases, allergies, blood pressure and skin diseases. Lapis lazuli is also said to eliminate negative emotions. This is a high intensity gem which can open many of the chakra centers.
Women suffering from pain during menstruation should wear this stone.
The following are the benefits of wearing Lapis Lazuli:
Health Benefits
Lapis lazuli increases strength, virility, vitality, and oxygenation of blood, mitosis, hearing and immune system. It decreases poison, fever, depression, melancholia, neuralgia, spasms, tonsillitis, and anxiety, hodgkin's disease. Cancer of the larynx, autism, urinary troubles, tuberculosis, hemorrhoids, jaundice, diabetes, insomnia, neurosis, vertigo .and dizziness. It helps in balancing emotions, vocal cords, thyroid, esophagus, bronchial tract, bone marrow, skeletal system and Eustachian lube.
The name lapis lazuli is derived from a Latin word ‘Lauzulus’ that means blue stone. Its name may also have an early influence from the Persian word ‘Lazhuward’ and the Arabic word ‘Lazaward’, both of which mean blue.
Lapis Lazuli occurs in various shades of blue with some qualities being speckled with white calcite and some with yellow pyrite. The finest Lapis Lazuli is even blue color with little or no veining from other elements.
Lapis Lazuli with deep azure blue color, often flecked with golden pyrite inclusions, was treasured by ancient Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations and often worn by royalty. Lapis lazuli was widely used by Egyptians for cosmetics and painting. Persian legend says that the heavens owed their blue color to a massive slab of Lapis upon which the earth rested. Lapis Lazuli was believed to be a sacred stone, buried with the dead to protect and guide them in the afterlife.
The Buddhists believed that this gem brought peace of mind and tranquility.
Composition of Blue Lapis
Lapis lazuli is actually a rock that contains a number of minerals like lazurite, hauynite, sodalite, noselite. It also has varying amounts of pyrite and white calcite mineral in a vein-like pattern. The specific gravity ranges between 2.7 and 2.9. The average refractive index of this gemstone is 1.50 and the hardness on Mohs scale is 5.5. If a drop of hydrochloric acid is dropped on the gem, there is a reaction that results in a rotten egg smell.
The most priced top-grade natural lapis are those which are violet blue and those that contain minimal or no trace of sodalite (white colored inclusions). On the other hand the presence of golden streaks due to the brilliant golden pyrite in a lapis increases the value of lapis lazuli further more. In general lapis lazuli price can range from 2$ to $50 per gram.
Lapis lazuli beads are often stringed together and worn as a bead necklace. It is a very popular gem that is used in men’s jewelry especially in sterling silver. Men’s lapis rings made in silver gives a very rich look.
Lapis Lazuli is associated with the Planets Saturn and Venus (i.e., why a good substitute of Blue Sapphire Gemstone) as well as the Zodiac Signs of Sagittarius, Capricorn and Libra. It is the birthstone of September. Lapis lazuli is also the Wedding Anniversary Gemstone for the 7th and 9th year of marriage.
It has been useful in overcoming health conditions like depression, thyroid, insomnia and problems associated with the eyes, throat and ears. It is also used as treating chronic diseases, allergies, blood pressure and skin diseases. Lapis lazuli is also said to eliminate negative emotions. This is a high intensity gem which can open many of the chakra centers.
Women suffering from pain during menstruation should wear this stone.
The following are the benefits of wearing Lapis Lazuli:
- Lapis Lazuli represents tenderness, sympathy and love.
- Persons using this gem will be known by their powers of love and affection and can generally win over others through the powers of love. They would find that they can transmit love to others with ease and confidence. They would also love peace and harmony and acquire an optimistic outlook.
- The gem is good for general prosperity and happiness. They will never be found to be wanting in money or love. The wearer will acquire and build up sufficient financial reserves.
- Traditionally believed to increase mental clarity, virility, and calm.
- Enhances creative self-expression.
- Lapis Lazuli is energy focuser for teachers, lecturers and speakers.
- It is good for the physical as well as emotional well being of the wearer. Lapis Lazuli also helps in sustaining their determination and stamina.
- Generally, it protects the wearers from dangers of any kind.
- It will also avoid misunderstandings between loved ones.
- Those, who are lucky to acquire this gem and use it will be considered to be most fortunate and blessed by the Goddess Bhagwati.
- Lapis Lazuli is also powerful during meditation.
- Lapis Lazuli can help protect from both physical and psychic attacks.
Health Benefits
Lapis lazuli increases strength, virility, vitality, and oxygenation of blood, mitosis, hearing and immune system. It decreases poison, fever, depression, melancholia, neuralgia, spasms, tonsillitis, and anxiety, hodgkin's disease. Cancer of the larynx, autism, urinary troubles, tuberculosis, hemorrhoids, jaundice, diabetes, insomnia, neurosis, vertigo .and dizziness. It helps in balancing emotions, vocal cords, thyroid, esophagus, bronchial tract, bone marrow, skeletal system and Eustachian lube.