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    lapis lazuli
    /ˌlapɪs ˈlazjʊlʌɪ/

    noun

    • 1. a bright blue metamorphic rock consisting largely of lazurite, used for decoration and in jewellery.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lapis_LazuliLapis lazuli - Wikipedia

    Lapis lazuli (UK: / ˌ l æ p ɪ s ˈ l æ z (j) ʊ l i, ˈ l æ ʒ ʊ-,-ˌ l i /; US: / ˈ l æ z (j) ə l i, ˈ l æ ʒ ə-,-ˌ l i /), or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lapisLapis lazuli Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 17, 2024 · The meaning of LAPIS LAZULI is a semiprecious stone that is usually rich azure blue and is essentially a complex silicate often with spangles of pyrites —called also lapis.

  4. thecrystalalmanac.com › lapis-lazuliLapis Lazuli Meaning, Healing Properties, and Uses

    Lapis Lazuli, also known as the “wisdom keeper,” is a gemstone that holds profound meaning and possesses powerful healing properties. This beautiful blue stone is closely associated with the third eye chakra, promoting clarity, inner peace, and a deeper mind-body-spirit connection.

  5. geologyscience.com › lapis-lazuliLapis Lazuli | Properties, Formation, Uses » Geology Science

    Jul 1, 2024 · Lapis Lazuli is a captivating gemstone renowned for its mesmerizing deep blue color and rich historical background. It has been treasured and sought after for thousands of years due to its striking beauty and cultural significance.

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › lapis-lazuliLapis lazuli | Ancient, Healing, Protection | Britannica

    Sep 13, 2024 · Lapis lazuli, semiprecious stone valued for its deep blue colour. The source of the pigment ultramarine (q.v.), it is not a mineral but a rock coloured by lazurite (see sodalite). In addition to the sodalite minerals in lapis lazuli, small amounts of white calcite and of pyrite crystals are usually.

  7. geology.com › gemstones › lapis-lazuliLapis Lazuli: A blue gem used for cabochons, beads, inlay

    Lapis lazuli, also known simply as "lapis," is a blue metamorphic rock that has been used by people as a gemstone, sculpting material, pigment, and ornamental material for thousands of years. High quality lapis lazuli can be a costly gem. The most desirable specimens have a rich, solid blue color and perhaps a few reflective pieces of gold pyrite.

  8. mineratrix.com › stone-guide › lapis-lazuliLapis Lazuli: What It Is, Meaning, Properties, and Uses

    Jun 28, 2023 · Lapis Lazuli, also known as “blue stone,” is a rock composed of minerals, including lazurite, calcite, sodalite, and pyrite. Its vibrant blue color, often adorned with golden pyrite flecks, makes it highly sought after for jewelry and decorative purposes.