Australian seller selling from Melbourne
Natural Lapis Lazuli Stone Tear Drop Pendant (x 1 Piece)
Size: 24mm x16mm pendant
Bonus 20" Black Cord Necklace FREE
Lapis lazuli appears in many Egyptian archaeological sites that date back to about 3000 BC. It was used in many ornamental objects and jewelry. Powdered lapis was used as a cosmetic and a pigment.
In Biblical times the word "sapphire" was often used as a name for lapis lazuli. For that reason, many scholars believe that at least some of the references to SAPPHIRE in the Bible are actually references to lapis lazuli. Some modern translations of the Bible use the word "lapis" instead of "sapphire."
Lapis lazuli started to be seen in Europe during the Middle Ages. It arrived in the form of jewelelry, cutting rough, and finely ground pigment.
Today lapis lazuli is still used in jewellery and ornamental objects. As a pigment it has been replaced with modern materials except by artists who strive to use historical methods.
Lapis is best used in earrings, pins, and pendants, where abrasion is less likely to occur. Lapis lazuli is frequently treated after it is cut and before it is sold as finished gemstones, sculptures, or ornaments.
Material: Natural stone lapiz lazuli Size: 24mm*16mm*6mm
(About 0.94in*0.63in*0.23in) Shape: Flat Water Tear Drop Shaped Pendant Colour: Blue Weight: About 3.5g/pc, price is for single piece only, note carefully
Physical Properties of Lapis Lazuli | |
| Classification | A metamorphic rock that contains enough of the mineral lazurite to impart a distinct blue color. It may also contain significant amounts of calcite, pyrite, and minor amounts of other minerals. |
| Color | Blue. Often with white calcite veining or mottling, and gold grains of pyrite. |
| Streak | Blue. |
| Luster | Dull, but polishes to a bright luster. |
| Diaphaneity | Semi-translucent to opaque. |
| Cleavage | None, though it may split easily along foliation or calcite veins and layers. |
| Mohs Hardness | Varies between the 3 of calcite and the 5 to 5.5 of lazurite. Not well suited for use as a ring stone or in bracelets. |
| Specific Gravity | 2.7 to 2.9 or more depending upon the amount of pyrite |
| Diagnostic Properties | Blue color, association with pyrite, and hardness. |
| Uses | Cabochons, beads, carvings, spheres, inlay, and pigments. |
Used for:
Peace of Mind, Balance, Chakra Healing, Meditation, Balancing Emotions, Art, Charms, Jewellery etc
Note:
Postage is by small letter postage inside Australia, shipped from Melbourne. Small gift bag included with each necklace.