Polished Lapis Free Form

Lazurite is famous for its gem form, Lapis Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli, casually called by its shortened name Lapis, is the gemstone form of Lazurite that is associated with white Calcite and sparkling Pyrite. However, this stone also contains several other minerals that are responsible for its wide variety of hues. Other minerals include sodalite, and sometimes augite and mica among many others. The name Lazurite is derived from the term “Lazaward”, which means heaven in Arabic, alluding to its blue color. Lazurite occurs almost exclusively in massive form without any visible crystals. When not used as gemstones, the non-crystallized forms are often polished and may also be sliced into slabs. The name Lapis Lazuli also translates to “Blue Stone”. Known as the Wisdom Keeper, Lapis Lazuli is believed to have powerful healing and metaphysical properties.