Lapis Lazuli
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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.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
MineralRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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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
Ability
Celestial Color Keeper
Lapis Lazuli has a stable mineral makeup that lets its vibrant blue color last for thousands of years without fading.
Ability
Starry Sparkle Maker
Lapis Lazuli often contains tiny, metallic flecks of pyrite that give its deep blue surface a natural, sparkling glow.
Ability
Ancient Pigment Power
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
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Gemstone
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Crystalline
Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.
Also known as
LapisLapis Stone
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Handle gently and avoid sharp edges. Ask an adult before picking anything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Lapis Lazuli be?
deep blue, violet-blue, greenish-blue, white, golden
How hard is Lapis Lazuli?
5.5
What kind of luster does Lapis Lazuli have?
dull to greasy
What is Lapis Lazuli's specific gravity?
2.8
What crystal system does Lapis Lazuli belong to?
isometric
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