LAPISLAZULI CHARACTERISTICS
Origin of the name: From the Latin “lapis” and the Arabic “azul” which means blue stone.
Chemical Composition: Sodium aluminum sulfur silicate (Na,Ca)8, (Al6Si6O24), SO2.
Hardness: Between 5 and 6
Crystal system: Cubic
Deposits: Afghanistan, United States, Canada, Chile, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia.
Color(s): Indigo blue, ultramarine blue. Lapis lazuli is found speckled with gold (pyrite) and speckled with white (calcite).
Stories and Legends:
Curiosities:
Lithotherapy Properties:
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Comprehension
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Confidence and Self-esteem
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Courage .
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Helps harmonize the inner world through emotional release .
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A selfless love
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Helps activate vitality
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Elevates the mood .
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Ease of communicating emotions and feelings
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Plenitude and inner peace
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Honesty, compassion and righteousness
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Elimination of mental tensions
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Elimination of stress, anxiety and negative thoughts
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Helps overcome fear, fatigue and sadness
Physical Properties:
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Relieves headaches
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Fights sleep disorders and dizziness
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Promotes deep and restful sleep
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Facilitates breathing and acts on the nervous system
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Improves eye function
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Regulates the digestive system and relieves menstrual pain
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Contributes to the health of muscles and bones.