Lapis Lazuli Care, Treatments & Where
Lapis is a beautiful royal blue stone often associated with royalty. It is most often made into a necklace of beads or carved pendants.
Lapis Lazuli is dark blue possibly with white spots of calcite. It often has specks of pyrite which look like gold. Lapis Lazuli has a hardness rating of 5.5.
Lapis Lazuli is often dyed to improve its color. Pierre Gilson Lapis is one of the better imitations.
Lapis has been imitated by dyed Jasper and by paste with inclusions of copper.
Lapis Lazuli can easily be scratched or chipped. Water will dissolve it's protective coatings.
Lapis Lazuli is found in Afganistan, Argentina, Canada, Chile, and the US.
Lapis Lazuli is found in Afganistan, Argentina, Canada, Chile, and the US.
Themed Books
Other Gem-related Books:
Lapis lazuli in archaelogical contexts - by Lissie Von Rosen Out of print book covering lapis in an historical context.
Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs
Bibliography:
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones - by George Frederick Kunz The definitive book on fascinating, traditional gem lore.
Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks) - by Cally Hall, Harry Taylor (Photographer) A field guide to gemstones. Nice pictures and good, brief, well-written descriptions of over 130 varieties of gemstones.
Gemisphere Luminary - by Michael Katz This is my favorite reference for the mystical properties of gemstones.
September Birthstone: Other birthstone [found elsewhere on net]
December Birthstone:: Traditional Birthstone
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Planetary Stone
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Birthstone Anniversary Gemstone for Lapis Lazuli
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Planetary Stone
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Birthstone Anniversary Gemstone for Lapis Lazuli
It is said that Lapis helps one understand the mind. It helps to expand your viewpoint. It is good for connecting the heart and the mind when worn over the heart.
More Lapis Lazuli Lore
Lapis was prized in both Babylonia and Egypt and often worn by royalty.
Legend has it that Lapis Lazuli would protect the wearer from evil.
Lapis was a cure for melancholy and for certain types of fever.
Lapis was prized in both Babylonia and Egypt and often worn by royalty.
Legend has it that Lapis Lazuli would protect the wearer from evil.
Lapis was a cure for melancholy and for certain types of fever.
With spots of gold too
It feels as royal as can beIt
helps me really be me
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