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Lapis Lazuli — meaning, properties & history
Lapis Lazuli
The ancient Mesopotamian stone of universal truth and sovereign power.
Physical Characteristics
Hardness
Mohs 5.5
Composition
(Na,Ca)₈(AlSiO₄)₆(S,SO₄,Cl)₁₋₂
Mineral Family
Sodalite
Lustre
Dull
September birthstone
Associations
Planet
♃ Jupiter, ♀ Venus
Zodiac
♉ Taurus, ♎ Libra, ♐ Sagittarius
Element
Air, Water
Chakra
Throat, Third Eye
Birthstone
September
FromRs 1,564
Healing Properties
- Universal truth
- Intellectual capability
- Inner vision
- Sovereign power
- Honest communication
- Spiritual enlightenment
Colour
Deep ultramarine
Royal blue
Gold flecks
About this Lapis Lazuli bracelet
The ancient Mesopotamian stone of universal truth and sovereign power.
History
Lapis lazuli has been mined in the Badakhshan province of modern-day Afghanistan for over six thousand years. It was highly prized in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, where it was traditionally carved into sacred scarabs and inlaid into the burial mask of Tutankhamun to represent the night sky. During the Renaissance, it was ground down to create the expensive ultramarine pigment used by master painters. The name combines the Latin 'lapis', meaning stone, and the Persian 'lazhuward', meaning blue.
Care
☽Moonlight❀Smudging♪Sound
≈Water⚠Harsh chemicals☼Prolonged sun