Description
- Because of its strong hue, lapis lazuli, often known as lapis, is a dark blue metamorphic rock that is used to manufacture semi-precious gemstones. Lazurite, sodalite, white calcite, pyrite, and a rich medium to royal blue pyrite with golden specks make up the majority of the minerals that make up this rock.
- The main reason for its blue hue is that laurite, a silicate mineral from the sodalities family, is present. In terms of hardness, lapis lazuli ranges from 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. It is thought to be Fairly tough.
- Lapis Lazuli is a powerful crystal for activating the higher mind and enhancing intellectual ability. It stimulates the desire for knowledge, truth, and understanding, and aids the process of learning. It is excellent for enhancing memory.