How to recognize and use the Lapis Lazuli stone?

Here I am again on Tuesday to continue our Discovery course of natural stones. I must say that we have already traveled a good part of the path with in particular the presentation of the following stones : L'Amethyst, L'Agate, THE Garnet, there Turquoise, L'Obsidian and theTiger eye.

On July 31, I presented you sodalitis through the article: What is sodalitis? How to recognize it, use it and recharge it. 

In this article, I told you that sodalitis was regularly confused with the stone of Lapis lazuli, It is therefore time to make it the presentation.

You will discover All the characteristics of this stone to avoid confusing it with another and to know especially if these Virtues and benefits meet your expectations and your personality. 

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Discovered and used for over 7000 years, the Lapis lazuli is a very popular rock in various fields such as jewelry, mineralogyor lithotherapy.

Regularly confused with sodalitis, these two stones have some common properties. Several criteria differentiate them, however:

• LAZULI LAPIS is softer, its color blue is generally more sustained and this stone often has Pyrite inclusions.
• Lapis Lazuli acts more at the throat, while sodalitis acts rather on the front area.
• Sodalite is much more accessible price level

A true stone of communication, but also of friendship and love, this stone helps you work on your extra-sensory faculties.

It's time to get to the heart of the matter and tell you more about this special stone ...

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Origin and History of Lapis Lazuli

Formerly

Very old natural stone, it is notably recognized for its use as Ornamental stone in jewelry, painting and decoration.

Prehistory

LAZULI LAPIS is used for making jewelry and ornaments. We then find it in different forms: pearls, amulets, pendants ...

Antiquity

It is a stone that was a lot confused with sapphire and was also at that time called Star sapphire.

The Roman era

At that time, the Lapis lazuli was considered an aphrodisiac. The Romans then used it as an antidote with snake bites. This rock was also reduced to powder for purely cosmetic use.

The Middle Ages

This stone is used after being crushed, as paint pigment (It is also this pigment that Michelangelo used to make the sky of the Sistine Chapel in Rome) and also served for the Fabric dye.

She had Medicinal virtues, many consumed it crushed and mixed in milk to strengthen their members and prevent the minds of fears and desires. It was indeed considered to be The stone which brought robustness to its wearer.

The Egyptians

The Lapis Lazuli represents the stone of the gods. For ancient civilizations, this stone was even more popular than gold.

Today considered A semi-precious stone, she had at the time the equivalent of the place occupied today by diamond in society.

During the Bronze Age, the Lapis lazuli is at its peak of its symbolic and physical value, it is used for Creation of animal statuettes (beetles), seals and other sumptuous objects.

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LAZULI LAPIS Stone is better known and used in jewelry and in lithotherapy for her many energy properties.

As we will see a little further in this article, of Multiple benefits are attributed to it both emotional and physical.

Worldwide, this is the National Pierre of Chile. 

What does its name mean?

We distinguish two origins for the name of The Lapis Lazuli stone, corresponding to the two names that compose it.

• A Latin origin for the first part.

“Lapis” means Pierre.

• An Arab origin for the second.

“Azul” means blue, azure.

Which in the end gives us “Blue stone” And which therefore fully corresponds to the physical aspect of the stone.

The term Lazuli comes from the Lâdjaward Persian which is a derivative of the Sansjrit “Raja Farta” meaning “King portion”, which shows the value granted to this mineral.

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Mineralogical properties of Lapis Lazuli stone

It is a metamorphic rock of the group of feldspathoids, mainly composed of Lazurite (25 to 40%). This is where his color comes from Intense matt blue.

It may include white veins (calcite), but also Yellow bursts / golden glitter of Pyrite. You should know that the more value there are, the less the stone has value.

MALA necklace in LAPIS LAZULLI

This stone belongs to the family of silicates. It has a density of 2.7 to 3 and a hardness between 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale.

Where to find the Lapis Lazuli?

The first deposits were discovered in Afghanistan (Badakhchan province), since other deposits have emerged, especially in the United States, Canada, Pakistan, Chile and Russia (Lake Baikal region).

As seen a little higher, the Lapis lazuli The national stone of Chile has been since September 20, 1984. The main deposit is there.

Virtues and properties in lithotherapy 

Malali Lapis Lazuli and natural sandalwood necklace

Physical

• Improves sight disorders and facilitates night vision.
• Decreases dandruff.
• Treats skin conditions (eczema, allergies, rashes, burns ...)
• Accelerates hair regrowth and nail growth.
• Brings down the tension and lower the fever.
• Regulates the water level in the body and blood pressure.
• Relieves painful rules.
• Soothes the headaches, this stone is ideal for preventing migraines.
• Strengthens the lungs and helps stop the cough. It is particularly beneficial for asthmatics.

Emotionally and spiritually

• Facilitates communication and dialogue by enhancing self -confidence and improving human relationships.
• Brings lucidity, frankness and humor.
• Logs, fears and blockages away.
• Develops creativity and intuition.
• Pupils the soul and stabilizes the mind.
• Brings calm and serenity.
• Helps to go through difficult moments by bringing courage and relieves the depressive state.
• Strengthens friendly or lovers.
• Facilitates meditation.

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How to maintain Lapis Lazuli?

To bring all its benefits, stone needs to find all its energies. For this, it is essential to take great care of it By avoiding too large sources of heat, soap and saline solutions.

Clean your stone Allows you to get rid of all the negative energies it has accumulated during use.

Purification

You can place it in an amethyst geode, a quartz block or more simply in a bowl of unical water. Let it dip it all night.

Take care that the container used is based on a natural material (glass and non -plastic).

Recharge 

LAZULI LAPIS then charges via sunlight (natural light) for just a few moments. 

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To go a little further…

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Astrological signs

This stone is associated with the signs of Sagittarius, Pisces and Aquarius.

Lapis Lazuli and associated Chakras

It is mainly used in direct application at the level of the Throat and third eye chakra.

But also...

As you know, every year has his wedding name. Well, it turns out that the wedding of Lapis Lazuli mark 56 years of marriage in a couple! 

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This is how we come to the end of this article. I sincerely hope that you enjoyed reading it and discovering why not, some characteristics of this stone that you didn't know yet...

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With that, I wish you a good week and I will see you next Tuesday to discover a new stone!