Lapis Lazuli
Deep royal blue stone flecked with sparkling gold specks of pyrite and sometimes streaks or patches of white. The blue is rich and intense, often called ultramarine.
About lapis lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a rock rather than a single mineral. Its blue comes from lazurite, its gold flecks are pyrite and its white patches are calcite. It has been mined in Afghanistan for thousands of years and was ground to make ultramarine paint.
Lapis has long been a stone of royalty and wisdom, worn in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Crystal tradition says it encourages truth, self-expression and insight, and it is traditionally linked with honest communication.
Read the Lapis lazuli guide →How people use it
Keep one on your desk while studying or writing, or carry it before a conversation that matters. It is also popular in meditation and as a thoughtful gift.
Care
Lapis is fairly soft and porous. Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry straight away. Avoid soaking, salt, chemicals and perfumes, and store apart from harder stones.
Crystal meanings describe tradition and belief, not medical advice.
