Blue Lapis
 8mm Blue Egyptian Lazuli Lapis Gemstone Loose Bead 15 US $6.99 
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 ESTATE VINTAGE NEW OLD STOCK LAPIS HUGE CAB BLUE COBALT TEAR DROP GEMSTONE STONE US $10.00
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 Old Stock Lot of 10 pcs Natural Blue Lapis Oval Cabochons 4x6mm US $5.00
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 9170 CTS RARE HUGE MUSEUM SIZE CERTIFIED TOP BLUE NATURAL LAPIS LAZULI US $264.96
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 3103ct Gem Afganistan Bright Royal Blue Lapis Cabochon US $22.99
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 2248ct Gem Afganistan Royal Blue Lapis Cabochon US $15.99
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 2194ct Gem Afganistan Bright Royal Blue Lapis Cabochon US $15.99
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 4589 CTS WONDERFUL DARK BLUE LAPIS LAZULI NECKLACE SET US $207.20
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 Large Lapis Blue Mountain Jade 30x22mm Gemstone Oval Cabochon US $4.99
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 390ct Gem Afganistan Royal Blue Lapis Bear Carving US $69.99
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 336ct Gem Afganistan Royal Blue Lapis Bear Carving US $59.99
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 31385ct Gem Afganistan Royal Blue Lapis Turtle Carving US $59.99
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 326ct Gem Afganistan Deep Blue Lapis Squirrel Carving US $59.99
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 234ct Gem Afganistan Bright Blue Lapis Iguana Carving US $49.99
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 2234ct Gem Afganistan Bright Blue Lapis Lizard Carving US $44.99
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 207ct Gem Afganistan Blue Lapis Iguana Carving US $44.99
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 AMAZING BLUE COLOR LARGE SIZE EMERALD CUT PAKITSANI LAPIS LAZULI 2060ct US $72.10
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 46844ct MOTHER MARY JESUS CHRIST BLUE LAPIS LAZULI US $235.29
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 Natural 8x6 Loose Emerald Cut 194ct Blue Lapis AAA US $5.29
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 Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone 374 g US $16.50
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 Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone 1236 g US $7.50
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 2 Lapis Blue Mountain Jade 18x13mm Oval Gem Cabochons US $4.99
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 4240ct RARE NATURAL BLUE LAPIS LAZULI CABOCHION US $30.00
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 30 Kilograms 100 Natural Blue Lapis Lazuli Tumble Lot From Afghanistan US $3,000.00
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 39825 Kilo Grams 100 Natural Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli Tumble From Afghanistan US $3,000.00
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 2205 CT NATURAL BLUE CHRYSOCOLLA LAPIS LAZULI ROUGH US $29.99
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 3430 CT NATURAL BLUE CHRYSOCOLLA LAPIS LAZULI ROUGH US $29.99
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 5050 CT NATURAL BLUE CHRYSOCOLLA LAPIS LAZULI ROUGH US $29.99
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 2850 CT NATURAL BLUE CHRYSOCOLLA LAPIS LAZULI ROUGH US $29.99
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 3755 CT NATURAL BLUE CHRYSOCOLLA LAPIS LAZULI ROUGH US $29.99
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 3775 CT NATURAL BLUE CHRYSOCOLLA LAPIS LAZULI ROUGH US $29.99
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 31 CT NATURAL BLUE CHRYSOCOLLA LAPIS LAZULI ROUGH US $29.99
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 2 Lapis Blue Mountain Jade 10x8mm Oval Gem Cabochons US $4.49
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 Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone 1147 g US $7.50
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 Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone 1136 g US $6.50
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 Awesome Top Blue Black Gem AAA Lapis Lazuli Oval Cab BN US $58.50
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 Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone 236 g US $14.00
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 Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone 119 g US $7.00
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 Well Polished Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone 246 g US $16.00
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 Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone 1205 g US $6.00
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 303 Ct 2 Pcs Oval Natural Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli Gems US $3.99
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 Top Grade Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Stone 223 g US $30.00
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 Blue Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone 121 g US $6.50
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 Rare Midnight Blue Black Gem AAA Lapis Lazuli Oval Cab US $40.50
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 555 CTS TOP RARE OCTAGON DARK BLUE LAPIS LAZULI GEM US $79.20
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 Blue w gold Pyrite LAPIS LAZULI N TRIANGLE Pendant Donut 2 1 4 56mm US $16.95
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The Prized Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a prized semi-precious stone sic ancient times. It has it its name derived from the Latin word ‘lapis’, meaning stone, and from the Arabic word ‘azul’ which means blue. It is essentially a metamorphic rock with a bright blue hue and is composed of various minerals like lazurite, pyrite, calcite and sodalite. The best quality of this semi-precious stone has a potent dark blue shade with small portions of white calcite as well as metallic pyrite.
This intense and dark blue semi-precious stone is a bit soft, with a hardness of just 5.5 on the Moh’s scale. Its luster is vitreous going to oily and its crystal structures could vary depending on its mineral composition.
This gemstone has a lot of holistic benefits one of which would be the enhancement of the connection of the mind, body and soul to the higher spiritual being of an individual. It is also believed to have the ability of lessening anxiety, which results in the ultimate mind and body relaxation. It is also known to change the negative to turn positive, darkness to light, which is why it is also called the “night stone”.
In folklore, Romans from ancient times regard believe it to be a strong aphrodisiac. During the Middle Ages, this stone was used for ensuring good health for the legs and the arms. They also believed that it has the power to remove fear, error and envy from a person’s soul.
Deep-colored Lapis Lazuli can be mined in Afghanistan and the lighter ones can be mined in Russia, the US and Chile.
Lapis Lazuli can take on an excellent polish. It could be made into jewelry, boxes, mosaics, vases, carvings and other ornaments. In architecture, this stone has been used in the cladding of columns and walls of churches and palaces.
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