Geological Profile
Mineral Group: Rock (primarily Lazurite, with Calcite and Pyrite)
Primary Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca)₈(AlSiO₄)₆(SO₄,S,Cl)₂ (Lazurite)
Crystal System: Isometric (Lazurite component)
Hardness: 5 – 5.5 (Mohs Scale)
Transparency: Opaque
Colour: Rich royal blue with natural specks of golden Pyrite and white Calcite veining
Common Sources:
Lapis Lazuli is primarily sourced from Afghanistan, particularly the Badakhshan region, which has supplied Lapis for over 6,000 years. Other sources include Chile, Russia, and Pakistan, but Afghan Lapis is considered the most prized for its deep colour and fine Pyrite flecks.
Formation:
Lapis Lazuli is a metamorphic rock, not a single mineral. It forms when limestone is altered by heat and pressure, allowing minerals like Lazurite, Calcite, Pyrite, and occasionally Sodalite to crystallise together. True high-grade Lapis has an intense ultramarine hue with minimal Calcite and balanced Pyrite.
Interesting Fact:
Lapis Lazuli was used as a sacred stone in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, carved into scarabs, seals, and ceremonial masks. Ground Lapis was also the source of ultramarine pigment — once more valuable than gold and used by Renaissance painters to depict the robes of the Virgin Mary.
Metaphysical Insight
Lapis Lazuli is a stone of truth, wisdom, and spiritual insight. It enhances mental clarity, intuition, and the ability to speak one’s truth. Lapis has long been associated with royalty, inner vision, and ancient knowledge, making it a powerful tool for self-awareness and higher guidance.
Energy Associations
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Chakras: Third Eye, Throat
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Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius, Libra, Virgo
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Element: Air
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Planetary Influence: Jupiter, Mercury
Emotional & Spiritual Benefits
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Enhances mental focus and inner vision
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Encourages truthful self-expression and deep listening
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Opens intuitive channels and supports spiritual development
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Assists in uncovering and healing past-life or ancestral patterns
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Promotes self-awareness and inner leadership
Common Uses
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Worn or carried to support clarity and confidence in communication
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Used in meditation to stimulate third eye awareness
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Placed on an altar or desk for inspiration and truth-seeking energy
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Paired with Clear Quartz or Sodalite to amplify mental clarity
Affirmation:
"I speak my truth with clarity, wisdom, and confidence."
Disclaimer
Crystals are a natural form from the earth. The item you receive may be different from the exact image you see. Crystals have their own imperfections, shapes and colours and no two pieces are identical. All crystal properties are metaphysical in nature and they can be used alongside but not replace medical advice.