Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue stone that sparkles with little golden flecks. It's been loved for thousands of years!

Appearance

The Lapis Lazuli has a rich, deep blue color, often with striking golden flecks of pyrite and white streaks of calcite. Its intense celestial blue, reminiscent of a starry night sky, makes it visually unique.

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Lapis Lazuli

Interesting facts

Ancient pharaohs cherished it, often wearing it to feel closer to the gods!

Its name combines Latin for 'stone' and Arabic for 'blue.'

Lapis was once considered more valuable than gold in some parts of the ancient world!

The famous Golden Mask of Tutankhamun is decorated with beautiful Lapis Lazuli.

Special abilities

Lapis Lazuli has a stable mineral makeup that lets its vibrant blue color last for thousands of years without fading.

Lapis Lazuli often contains tiny, metallic flecks of pyrite that give its deep blue surface a natural, sparkling glow.

Lapis Lazuli can be ground into a fine powder, creating an intense blue pigment highly prized by artists for millennia.

Measurements & details

Color Range: deep blue, violet-blue, greenish-blue, white, golden
Hardness: 5.5
Luster: dull to greasy
Specific Gravity: 2.8
Crystal System: isometric

Traits

Colorful

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Gemstone

Sparkle and shine with these precious minerals that come from the earth! Gemstones are beautiful, rare, and often cut and polished to create dazzling treasures.

Crystalline

Find minerals that have grown into beautiful, sparkly shapes with flat faces and sharp edges, like tiny natural sculptures. These amazing formations reflect light in unique ways!