Lapis Polished Palm Stone

USD $23.00

SKU: P5221

This specimen is Lapis, and has been carved and polished into a Palm Stone! This carving features Stunningly Rich color and showcases Unique patterns with a plethora of pyrite flakes included!! We’ve also noticed this particular piece of Lapis will fluoresce under a black-light, making it a truly special piece as not all Lapis will do this.

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Weight – 2.12 oz’s – 60 gm’s

Dimensions – 2.247″ x 1.488″ long/wide (5.706 x 3.779 cm’s)

Country of Origin – Afghanistan

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Lapis Lazuli Origins & Background

Lapis Lazuli is one of the most historically significant stones known to humankind, prized since antiquity for its deep blue color and symbolic association with truth, wisdom, and authority. It has been used for jewelry, carvings, sacred objects, and pigments for over 6,000 years.

Ancient civilizations including the Egyptians, Sumerians, Persians, and Greeks revered Lapis as a stone of royalty and spiritual insight. The famed ultramarine pigment used in Renaissance art was ground from high-quality Lapis Lazuli.

The finest traditional material comes from the legendary mines of Badakhshan, Afghanistan, which have been worked continuously since ancient times. Other sources include Chile, Russia, and Pakistan, though Afghan Lapis remains the benchmark for quality.

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Lapis Lazuli Geological Information

Lapis Lazuli is not a single mineral, but a rock composed primarily of lazurite, with varying amounts of calcite and pyrite. The deep blue color comes from lazurite, while pyrite appears as golden metallic flecks and calcite as white veining or patches.

Lapis forms in contact metamorphic environments, typically within limestone that has been altered by nearby igneous intrusions. The interlocking nature of its components gives Lapis both visual depth and energetic complexity.

Physical Properties

Property Value
Rock Type Metamorphic rock
Primary Mineral Lazurite
Associated Minerals Pyrite, Calcite
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 5–5.5
Luster Dull to vitreous
Transparency Opaque
Defining Feature Deep blue with gold pyrite inclusions

The Role of Pyrite

The naturally occurring pyrite within Lapis Lazuli is not a flaw—it is an essential component. Pyrite contributes grounding, stabilizing qualities and adds contrast that enhances both the visual and energetic balance of the stone.

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Lapis Lazuli Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Handling:
Lapis Lazuli is softer than Quartz and should be handled with care to avoid scratches or chipping.

🧼 Cleaning:
Avoid water immersion. Clean gently with a dry or barely damp cloth. Do not soak or use chemicals.

☀️ Light:
Light-stable, but prolonged direct sunlight may dull surface polish over time.

📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately from harder stones. Polished pieces benefit from padded storage.

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Lapis Lazuli Metaphysical Properties

Lapis Lazuli is a powerful stone of communication, courage, and grounded truth. Its energy is direct and practical, focused on addressing real-world, here-and-now challenges with clarity and integrity.

Communication & Speaking One’s Truth

Lapis supports honest, clear communication—especially when courage is required. It helps one:

  • Speak personal truth without aggression
  • Address unresolved emotional issues
  • Express thoughts clearly and confidently

Wearing Lapis near the throat is a traditional and highly effective way to work with this energy.

Emotional Balance & Mental Clarity

Lapis seeks out imbalance, particularly within the mental and emotional layers, and encourages resolution rather than suppression. It helps bring repressed emotions to awareness so they can be integrated and balanced constructively.

Grounded Courage & Daily Life Integration

The pyrite inclusions within Lapis add a grounding, stabilizing influence. This grounding allows courage to be expressed calmly, bringing contentment and serenity rather than confrontation.

Lapis is especially effective for working with everyday challenges—relationships, communication, decisions, and personal boundaries—making it a deeply practical stone for life in the physical world.

Practical Exercise — Throat Alignment Practice

  • Wear or place Lapis at the throat chakra.
  • Breathe slowly and evenly.
  • Bring awareness to anything unsaid or unresolved.
  • Allow clarity and calm courage to arise.

Lapis Lazuli Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Lapis Lazuli works particularly well with
Black Tourmaline
for grounding courageous communication,
Clear Quartz
to amplify clarity,
and calming stones to support emotional balance.

Lapis Lazuli Cleansing & Charging — Grounded & Gentle

⚠️ Important:
Avoid water-based cleansing due to calcite content.

Recommended crystal-safe options:

  • Sound: bells or bowls.
  • Moonlight: brief exposure.
  • Intention: clarity and honest expression.

Summary

Lapis Lazuli is a grounding, truth-centered stone that supports communication, courage, and emotional balance. Firmly rooted in the realities of the physical world, it helps us navigate life in the 3rd dimension with clarity, integrity, and communal understanding.

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