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Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is listed as an alternate birthstone for December. It is also the
Planetary stone for Capricorn and the birthstone for Libra. Lapis Lazuli may be
given as a gem on the 7th and 9th wedding anniversary.
Top quality Lapis Lazuli comes from Afghanistan, but is also found in Siberia,
Chile, the U.S., Pakistan, and Canada.
A strong blue, sometimes with a hint of violet, Lapis' value decreases with the
presence of white patches (calcite), while small veins of pyrite (gold colour) are often
prized.
A soft stone, 5-5.5 on the
Mohs scale of hardness,
Lapis Lazuli is one of the
most valuable semi opaque stones.
Legend and Healing Properties
The Egyptians used Lapis for seals, cosmetic purposes and often carved it into
vases and figurines.
Strengthens total awareness, creativity, ESP, skeleton, thyroid, helps to expand
viewpoint.
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