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Lapis Lazuli
Polished Lapis Lazuli Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Lapis Lazuli. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Lapis Lazuli gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Lapis Lazuli Gemstones
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
Stone Count: About 70 to 105 stones per pound
From: Chile
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
The bright blue color of Lapis Lazuli has made it one of the most popular
semiprecious stones of all time. It has been treasured and traded by people since
Biblical times. The name of this gemstone comes from two Latin words: "lapis" is
the Latin word for "stone" and "lazuli" is derived from the Latin word for "blue".
The blue stone!
Our Lapis Lazuli gemstones are beautifully polished and have a strong blue color.
Some stones might contain some white veins of calcite or a few gold-color reflections from pyrite crystals. You can purchase
them in 4 ounce (113 gram), 8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size,
shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of
jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a rock composed of the minerals lazurite, sodalite, calcite and hauyne, occasionally with some gold-color inclusions of pyrite. It is mined in significant amounts in a small number
of countries including: Afghanistan, Chile and Russia. Some of the mines in Afghanistan have
produced Lapis Lazuli for over 6,000 years.
This popular blue stone has many uses. Lapis Lazuli beads are extremely popular and cabochons
of the stone are used in rings, pendants, earrings and pins. Small pieces of Lapis Lazuli are often cut
and used in assembled stone jewelry. Larger pieces of rough are often used for small
sculptures and for carvings.
Lapis Lazuli Properties |
| Color |
Bright blue lazurite, streaked with white calcite and sometimes speckled with gold pyrite. |
| Hardness |
Lazurite has a hardness of 5 to 5.5. Calcite = 3, pyrite = 6 to 6.5. |
| Optical Properties |
Opaque to semi-translucent |
| Luster |
Dull |
| Cleavage |
Lazurite and pyrite do not cleave. Calcite has perfect cleavage in three directions. |
| Crystal Properties |
Isometric. |
| Specific Gravity |
2.7 - 2.9 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
A rock composed of lazurite, calcite and pyrite, with sodalite often present. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
One of the earliest trade stones that has been mined for over 6000 years. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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