Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Beads and Charms

Lapis lazuli

Spiritual stone lapis lazuli is said to contain the vibration of your inner king/queen. The blue stone was widely used in the golden sarcophagus of Pharaoh/king Tutankhamun.

Healing properties and meaning of lapis lazuli

Lapis lazuli is a very spiritual stone and is said to contain the vibration of your inner king/queen. It is a stone of self-knowledge and reflection.
A lapis lazuli consists of lazurite, calcite (the white particles) and pyrite (gold/brown speckles).

How to use lapis lazuli

In addition to our charms, connectors and beads with which you can make beautiful jewellery, there are other uses. You can always carry the stone in your pocket. It is thought that you can then 'use' the beautiful properties of lapis lazuli at any time.

How to care for my lapis lazuli

Lapis lazuli can be taken care of in different ways. For example, you can cleanse it in water and charge it in moonlight.

Where does lapis lazuli come from?

The main finding place of lapis lazuli is in Afghanistan (the Hindu-Kush mountains). Also in Chile, Russia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Colorado and Canada.

History

The name lapis lazuli is Latin and means "blue stone."

As early as around 3100 B.C., the stone was used by Egyptians for Scarabs, beads and other jewelry. Even in the golden sarcophagus of Pharaoh/king Tutankhamun, lapis lazuli was widely used. Just like in tomb ornaments of other kings and queens.

In the past, the gemstone was even ground into powder and then used for medicinal purposes.

Which horoscope matches lapis lazuli

Sagittarius is the zodiac sign that matches lapis lazuli.

Of course any stone can be good for you, feel it above all and see which one you like.

Which chakra belongs to lapis lazuli

Lapis lazuli: third eye (6th), throat (5th).

Chili-lapis: third eye.

The color and shape of lapis lazuli

Lapis lazuli is known for its (dark) blue color with golden pyrite speckles. The chili-lapis (or "denim lapis") is lighter than the "standard" lapis lazuli. This is because it contains more calcite and hardly any pyrite.

Needed blue eye shadow in the past? Then, they would grind lapis lazuli into powder and turn it into a makeup product.

Chemical composition: Na6Ca2[S,SO4,Cl2)2lAl6Si6O24]
Mohs hardness: 5-6
Density: 2.50-3.00