LAPIZ LAZULI
Lapiz Lazuli is one of the most valued crystals and has been mined for thousands of years. It was originally discovered at the ‘Sar-i-Sang deposit’ in Afghanistan and was mined from the same location for over 7,000 years. Lapiz Lazuli belongs to one of the world’s oldest mines and is considered to be one of the most precious and in-demand crystals in the history of mankind. It has a combination of blue and gold, where the blue color represents the heavenly sky and the gold represents shooting stars. This combination of blue and gold makes this crystal rare and attractive, and it is also a favorite of many crystal collectors from all over the globe.
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The Lapiz stone falls under the family of Metamorphic rocks, meaning its composition is made of lazurite, calcite, sodalite, and pyrite. The blue color of Lapiz Lazuli comes from lazurite and the golden color, sparkly sheen, and cloudiness come from calcite, sodalite, and pyrite.
Lapiz Lazuli’s meaning is strongly related to gods, royalty, and spirituality and has both spiritual and physical significance in cultures from all over the world. Many cultures believe that it represents mystical wisdom, power, and the afterlife. It is also believed that this stone contributes to thoughts of universal wisdom and great power.
The history of Lapiz Lazuli goes back to 7000 BC in Mehrgarh, located in modern-day Balochistan, Pakistan. In ancient Egypt, this gem was used as a symbol of the highest respect and spiritual status. They also used to embed this stone into the sacred burial ornaments of their fallen leaders. They also used this stone in jewelry to be worn around as a symbol of wealth and connection to the divine. Bible’s Old Testament labeled Lapiz Lazuli as the fifth stone on the breastplate of the High Priest. The ancient royal Sumerian tombs located near the Euphrates River in lower Iraq contained more than 6000 Lapiz Lazuli statuettes of deer, birds, rodents, cylinder seals, dishes, and beads.
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This stone is used in various things from medicinal to makeup like medicinal elixirs and natural eye shadows. Even many of the blues used in paintings during the medieval period, illuminated manuscripts, and Renaissance panels, were derived from this gemstone.
This stone is related to two chakras namely- the third eye chakra and the throat chakra. The indigo and purple shades of Lapiz Lazuli connect it to the third eye chakra. Those who wear and use this stone can unlock the potential for receiving spiritual cues and visions from the divine and can promote deeper self-awareness. Whereas, the darker blue shades of Lapiz Lazuli depict the gift of expression and truth, and the wearer will reconnect with themselves and will have a clearer approach towards life.
Lapiz Lazuli’s imitations are very common these days. So, one must examine the authenticity before buying. Fake stive ones will have a glasser and more reflective surface and the gold flecks might be missing as well. On the other hand, authentic Lapiz Lazuli stones have a more matter and darker shade and will be heavy. Real Lapiz Lazuli will also have a mystical depth when held under natural light.
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Benefits of Lapiz Lazuli: –
- Its energies assist a person in being more self-aware.
- It purifies its wearer from lower energies and aligns them with higher vibrations and energies.
- Its calming energies are beneficial for both the office and home.
- It releases its wearer from self-forced problems and regulations.
- It provides guidance against psychic attacks and brings peace while releasing stress.
- It helps in bonding relationships and also helps in expressing emotions.
- It boosts the immune system and lowers blood pressure.
- It soothes inflammation and purifies the blood.
- It also cures depression, thyroid, and throat-related problems.
- It also profits the respiratory and nervous systems.
- It cleans bone marrow and organs.
- It is very beneficial for the treatment of heart, depression autism, and eyes.