blue · gemstone
Lapis Lazuli
- Birthstone
- December
- Hardness
- Mohs 5-6
- Colour
- blue
Lapis Lazuli is an opaque gemstone with a deep blue colour that has been used since ancient times and continues to be popular today. It is one of the most important opaque gemstones and is chiefly composed of the mineral Lazurite, along with additional minerals including white Calcite and sparkling specks of Pyrite.
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Lapis Lazuli, the story
As a rock, Lapis Lazuli is an aggregate of several minerals, with lazurite, calcite, and pyrite being the most abundant. It may also contain varying amounts of diopside, amphibole, feldspar, and mica.
Lapis Lazuli is associated with wisdom and truth, and has been prized for these qualities throughout history. Its vibrant blue colour makes it a popular choice for jewellery and decorative objects, and its historical significance adds to its value. With a hardness rating of 5-6 on the Mohs scale, Lapis Lazuli is relatively soft compared to other gemstones.