This gorgeous, high-grade Lapis Lazuli Sphere (also known as a Lapis Lazuli Crystal Ball) measures 5.2cm in diameter and displays the beautiful deep blue and gold colouring which Lapis Lazuli has been revered for since pre-history.
The Natural Lapis Lazuli Stone has been carefully cut into a blue crystal sphere shape (blue crystal ball shape) and hand-polished to create a smooth Polished Lapis Lazuli Crystal Sphere with a glistening finish.
All Crystal Spheres (Crystal Balls) come with a complementary Plastic Crystal Display Stand, and are great Crystal Display Pieces for home decor.
Lapis Lazuli Crystals show off a gorgeous range of blue hues including sky-blues, royal-blues, azure-blues and ultramarine-blues, whilst Gold Pyrite bestows glorious speckles and swirls of luxurious metallic gold flakes upon the Blue Gemstone.
Lapis Lazuli Name Meaning
The name Lapis Lazuli translates variously to "Blue Stone", "Heaven Stone", or "Sky Stone".
The word 'Lazuli' is derived from the Latin term 'Lazulum', which in turn originates from the Ancient Persian word for heaven or sky, on account of the heavenly sky-blue shade of the stone.
Lapis Lazuli is often abbreviated to just Lapis.
Lapis Lazuli Birthstone And Gemstone
Lapis Lazuli is a September Birthstone that can be used as an alternative to Blue Sapphire.
Lapis Lazuli is a Zodiac Stone for Libras (those born between September 23rd and October 22nd).
What Is Lapis Lazuli Made Of?
Lapis Lazuli is an opaque blue stone or blue rock, classed as a blue semi-precious stone, which is composed from many different minerals, primarily Blue Lazurite and Gold Pyrite, and often White Calcite as well.
Lapis Lazuli, Lazurite, And Sodalite: Blue Minerals, Rocks, And Gems
Lazurite is the main blue mineral which gives Lapis Lazuli its signature blue hue: it is a tectosilicate mineral and member of the Sodalite group of minerals.
Lazurite is very similar to Sodalite, the mineral which shares its name with the Sodalite group of minerals to which both Lazurite and Sodalite belong.
Sodalite is oft compared to Lapis Lazuli, and in fact Sodalite is sometimes referred to as "Canadian Lapis Lazuli" or "Canadian Blue Stone" on account of the similarities between the blue gemstones.
Gold Pyrite Inclusions In Lapis Lazuli
Gold Pyrite (sometimes referred to as Iron Pyrite or Fool's Gold) is the gold mineral which bestows luxurious, metallic flakes of gold upon the celestial blue base of Lapis Lazuli Stone in glorious swirls and speckles.
Pyrite is an Iron Sulfide Mineral with a gold-coloured metallic lustre, and it is often mistaken for real gold: this phenomenon inspired Pyrite's nickname "Fool's Gold".
Where Does Lapis Lazuli Come From?
Lapis Lazuli is mainly found in Afghanistan.
Lapis Lazuli History
The history of Lapis Lazuli extends from it being used to make pre-historic tomb decorations and artefacts as far back as 7570 BCE, to its revered status as a religious symbol in the jewellery of diverse ancient civilisations such as Ancient Egypt, to its use as the prized natural blue pigment Ultramarine in Renaissance Art and Baroque Paintings, and to its continued popularity as a blue gemstone in modernity.
Lapis Lazuli Crystal Healing Properties
Lapis Lazuli Crystals have long been believed to be powerful Crystal Healing Stones, and are said to have a wide variety of metaphysical properties and crystal healing powers.
Some of the key metaphysical properties and spiritual meanings associated with Lapis Lazuli are; wisdom, truth, mental clarity, mental and spiritual awareness, harmony, balance, peace, and protection.
Lapis Lazuli: Medicine Stone And Crystal Healing Stone
Lapis Lazuli has been used by many cultures, religions, and civilisations throughout history as a medicine stone to relieve suffering.
Lapis Lazuli Stones are deeply symbolic of compassionate healing and medicine, and can be used as Crystal Healing Stones for many purposes.
Lapis Lazuli: Stone Of Wisdom (The Wisdom Keeper)
Lapis Lazuli is a Stone of Wisdom known as the "Wisdom Keeper": Lapis Lazuli Crystals are said to heighten mental awareness and acuity, thereby gifting its user with increased wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving abilities.
Lapis Lazuli, by enabling clarity of mind, can guide its user to find meaning and direction in their life, and is therefore a great Crystal Healing Stone for those who feel lost, stuck, or in need of guidance.
Through accepting the wisdom and understanding gained from using a Lapis Lazuli Healing Crystal, one can become self-assured and confident and gain a sense of inner peace, calm, and serenity from knowing that they are on the right path.
Lapis Lazuli: Stone Of Truth And Stone Of Clarity
Lapis Lazuli can be used as a Stone of Truth and Stone of Clarity, illuminating the way forward during difficult, uncertain times.
Therefore, Lapis Lazuli can be used as a Crystal Healing Stone for Anxiety and Stress, especially when the anxiety is coming from a place of indecision, confusion, or inability to find a solution to a problem.
Lapis Lazuli: Stone Of Peace And Stone Of Balance
Lapis Lazuli Crystals have a calming, peaceful aura that exudes a sense of serene wisdom: they are wonderful meditation crystals, and help one find their sense of inner peace and serenity.
Lapis Lazuli Stones, as Stones of Peace, are perfect crystal healing stones for those going through stressful and turbulent times, who are in need of a healing crystal that can offer a feeling of balance, harmony, and stability.
Lapis Lazuli: Stone Of Protection And Good Luck Stone
Lapis Lazuli has been used for millennia as a potent Protection Stone and Good Luck Stone, in civilisations as diverse as Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and modern civilisations around the world.
Lapis Lazuli can be used as a Stone of Protection against misfortune, harm, and bad luck.
Lapis Lazuli: Stone Of Royalty, Abundance Stone And Stone Of Prosperity
Lapis Lazuli is a powerful Abundance Stone which can help its user attract success and good luck in their lives.
Lapis Lazuli is a Stone of Prosperity, inspiring a sense of regal wisdom and awareness that guides one down a positive life path towards personal prosperity and success.
Lapis Lazuli Chakras
Lapis Lazuli resonates strongly with both the Throat Chakra and the Third Eye Chakra.
Lapis Lazuli, as a blue semi precious stone, is commonly used with the Throat Chakra, where Lapis Lazuli is believed to act as a Stone of Communication.
When Lapis Lazuli is used as a Throat Chakra Crystal, the stone is thought to enhance communication and speech, meaning this stone is helpful for all orators, teachers, and educators; much like other blue crystals and blue gemstones like Amazonite, Sodalite, and Chrysocolla.
Lapis Lazuli is a Stone of Truth and Stone of Wisdom, and is thus also believed to help users identify and speak the truth and retain their authenticity when used as a Throat Chakra Crystal: for this reason, Lapis Lazuli pairs well with Chrysocolla, which is sometimes called the "Wise Stone", on account of its affinity for truth, wisdom, and knowledge.
Lapis Lazuli also resonates strongly with the Third Eye Chakra, one of the two higher chakras.
Lapis Lazuli can be used as a Third Eye Chakra Crystal to gain inspiration, focus, and clarity of mind.
Lapis Lazuli, when used as a Third Eye Chakra Stone, is great for enhancing self-awareness and more specifically can help improve one's intuition and understanding of themselves and others: this helps to create a sense of calm and serenity in its user.
As a Third Eye Chakra Crystal, Lapis Lazuli can be used to access spiritual guidance and wisdom that can positively influence the choices one makes and the path one takes in life.
Lapis Lazuli Crystals can be used as Third Eye Chakra Crystals to connect to spiritual planes and psychic energies, helping their users to ascend to higher levels of consciousness and achieve transcendence.
How Hard Is Lapis Lazuli?
Lapis Lazuli measures 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, which means that it is a somewhat durable mineral with some resistance to scratching, but it is still a softer mineral than harder minerals such as Quartz, Agate and Jasper.
Lapis Lazuli Crystal Care
To clean your Lapis Lazuli crystal, simply use a soft cloth to give it a dry wipe: you can use a little bit of water to cleanse Lapis Lazuli, but avoid using salt water and try to minimise the amount of water you use, for example by simply using a slightly damp cloth.
Lapis Lazuli Crystal Collections
This Lapis Lazuli Crystal Sphere would make a wonderful crystal gift for history lovers or crystal lovers, or for those who simply love the appearance of this electrifying celestial blue and gold crystal ball.
A Lapis Lazuli Sphere would be a fantastic addition to any crystal collection, and is especially special for anyone born with the Libra Zodiac Sign or in September, as it is both a Libra Zodiac Stone and September Birthstone.
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