{"product_id":"raw-lapis-lazuli","title":"Raw Lapis Lazuli","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis raw lapis lazuli shows deep royal blue with sparkling golden pyrite flecks and occasional white calcite streaks, all in natural rough form. It is the same stone ancient Egyptians prized and Renaissance painters ground into ultramarine, and raw pieces show that legendary blue at its most honest. Choose 20-30g, 30-50g or 50-100g single pieces, or a 200-210g bag, for crystal grids, altars, study spaces or gifts. It is a classic, meaningful gift for students, writers and seekers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural lapis lazuli, unpolished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw, unpolished pieces from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raw\"\u003eRaw Crystals\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30g, 30-50g or 50-100g single pieces, or a 200-210g bag of smaller pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRandom Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your piece or pieces are chosen from the option you select, so shape and color will differ from the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect deep to medium blue, with more or less gold pyrite and white calcite from piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally linked with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/throat-chakra-crystals\"\u003eThroat Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/third-eye-chakra-crystals\"\u003eThird Eye Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep royal blue with gold pyrite flecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChakra Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli is traditionally connected to the throat and third eye chakras. Long called a stone of wisdom and truth, it is associated with clear thinking, honest expression, study and insight, and it has been treasured by royalty, priests and scholars for thousands of years. Many people keep it nearby while studying, writing or preparing to speak, as a reminder to think clearly and say what is true. Its golden pyrite flecks are often compared to stars in a night sky, adding to its long association with wisdom and the heavens. Explore more stones like it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/focus-concentration-crystals\"\u003eFocus and Concentration\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/creativity-inspiration-crystals\"\u003eCreativity and Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a piece on your desk or study table as a focus stone for reading, writing or exams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the 200-210g bag of smaller pieces for grids, bowls or sharing with friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sodalite-crystals\"\u003esodalite\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clear-quartz-crystals\"\u003eclear quartz\u003c\/a\u003e for a focused blue and clear display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a larger piece on an altar or meditation space as a symbol of wisdom and truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive a piece to a graduate, student, teacher or writer as a meaningful good-luck gift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrystal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli is about 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than quartz, and its pyrite flecks can dull or tarnish with moisture. Brush raw pieces with a soft, dry brush, avoid soaking, salt water and harsh cleaners, and dry it right away if it gets wet. Store it apart from harder stones that could scratch it. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-cleanse-and-charge-your-crystals-complete-guide\"\u003ehow to cleanse and charge your crystals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich option should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a single 20-30g, 30-50g or 50-100g piece for a desk or altar, or the 200-210g bag of smaller pieces for grids, bowls and gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the bag option?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bag option is a set of smaller raw pieces adding up to about 200-210g, rather than one stone. It is a good value for sharing or building grids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this lapis natural or dyed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is natural lapis lazuli. The deep blue comes from the mineral lazurite, and the gold flecks are natural pyrite. Some lapis on the market is dyed to deepen weak color; this raw material is sold as natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the gold flecks in lapis lazuli?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gold sparkles are pyrite, a natural mineral that often forms within lapis. Many collectors look for good pyrite flecks as a sign of genuine lapis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill my piece look like the photo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will be the same material and weight range, but each raw piece has its own shape and mix of blue, gold and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Lapis Lazuli?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lapis-lazuli-crystals\"\u003eLapis lazuli\u003c\/a\u003e is a deep blue rock made mainly of lazurite, often flecked with golden pyrite and white calcite. It has been mined in the mountains of Afghanistan for more than 6,000 years, and it was carved into jewelry and seals in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Ground into powder, it became ultramarine, once one of the most expensive pigments in the world and the blue of many Renaissance paintings. It is different from sodalite, a similar blue stone that usually has more white veining and little or no gold pyrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/lapis-lazuli-crystal-ancient-wisdom-truth\"\u003eLapis Lazuli: Ancient Wisdom and Truth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/raw-crystals-clusters-natural-beauty-and-power\"\u003eRaw Crystals and Clusters: Natural Beauty and Power\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring home this raw lapis lazuli and keep a piece of ancient royal blue close while you think, study and create.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali","offers":[{"title":"Lapis Lazuli \/ 20-30g 1pc","offer_id":48300067717291,"sku":"1005005897426621-20-30g 1pc","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lapis Lazuli \/ 30-50g 1pc","offer_id":48300067750059,"sku":"1005005897426621-30-50g 1pc","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lapis Lazuli \/ 50-100g 1pc","offer_id":48300067651755,"sku":"1005005897426621-50-100g 1pc","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lapis Lazuli \/ 200-210g 1bag","offer_id":48300067684523,"sku":"1005005897426621-200-210g 1bag","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0345\/5915\/files\/Raw-Lapis-Lazuli-Raw-Lapis-Lazuli-50-100g-1pc.jpg?v=1792310194","url":"https:\/\/www.crystaldestiny.com\/products\/raw-lapis-lazuli","provider":"Crystal Destiny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}