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The rarest lapis lazuli have been mined for thousands of years in Afghanistan, in the province of Badakhshan. They are also found in Russia, Siberia and Chile.
Stone of the gods and pharaohs, pigment of the greatest painters: we reveal the origins and virtues of this captivating gemstone.
Color
Deep blue, flecked with gold (pyrite)
Nature
Opaque, matte metamorphic rock
Composition
Lazurite, calcite and pyrite
Symbol
Wisdom, truth, royalty
Associated zodiac signs
Sagittarius, Pisces and Aquarius
Hardness
5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale
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Its name combines the Latin lapis, “stone,” with lazuli, from the Persian lājevard: the name of the stone and of the mine it came from, which also gave us the word “azure.” The “azure stone” has been known and used for more than 7,000 years.
It is an opaque, matte metamorphic rock, veined with pyrite that was long mistaken for gold dust. In ancient times it was also confused with sapphire. But what gives the stone its deep blue color and its value is the amount of lazurite it contains.
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In Ancient Egypt it was a symbol of perfection, said to repel the forces of evil: pharaohs and priests wore it, it was carved into amulets, animal statuettes and scarabs placed in tombs to protect souls in the afterlife, and it outlines the eyes of Tutankhamun’s mask. Long before, the kings of Ur in Mesopotamia inlaid their funeral treasures with it and used it in sacred rituals.
Later, ground into powder, it became the famous ultramarine blue, more costly than gold in the Renaissance and reserved for the Virgin’s robes. It lights up the blues of Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. Greeks and Romans wore it as a talisman of honor and success, and Persians to ward off the evil eye.
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In crystal healing, lapis lazuli is a stone of balance, wisdom and truth. It is said to calm nervousness, lift the spirits and support self-expression. It is linked to the throat chakra, the chakra of communication, and to the third eye, the seat of intuition. Discover the properties of each gemstone.
It brings self-confidence.
It supports communication and expressiveness.
It helps you meditate and recenter.
It helps you remember and understand your dreams.
Worn as a ring, necklace or bracelet, it offers constant protection and wisdom. Kept under your pillow, it supports dream recall and spiritual insight. Held during meditation, it accompanies affirmations such as “I trust my intuition.” Placed in your living space, it creates an atmosphere of peace and mental clarity.
Because of its deep blue color, lapis lazuli is often mistaken for sapphire, yet the two are fundamentally different: lapis is an opaque rock flecked with gold, rather soft (5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale); sapphire is a transparent corundum, among the hardest minerals (9). One is the stone of spiritual wisdom and truth, the other of power and ambition.
⚠️ The virtues attributed to stones come from traditions and beliefs. They are not a treatment and do not replace medical advice.
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From its mystical past in Ancient Egypt to modern spiritual practice, lapis lazuli still inspires seekers of truth. A spiritual advisor can help you make it part of your path. The future is mine.
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