Description
PRODUCT DETAILS
Stones Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite
Metal Sterling silver
Stone Colour Dark blue with golden shimmers (Lapis Lazuli), Silver (Pyrite)
Stone Size ~ 2mm
Stone Shape Spherical
Necklace length 40cm or 46cm
STONE DETAILS
Lapis Lazuli Lapis lazuli comes from the Persian word ”lazhuward” (sky blue). It is a silicon mineral and belongs in the group of tectosilicate minerals. Lapis Lazuli has strong blue color, due to Lazurite, which is the main component of Lapis Lazuli. It contains also calsite (white), sodalite (blue) and pyrite (“gold” shimmers). It is characterized by the hardness of 5-5.5 on the Mohs and the Isometric crystal system. Lapis Lazuli can be found in different countries, including Afghanistan, the USA, Canada, Argentina, India, Pakistan, Russia and Chile.
Pyrite The word “pyrite” is taken from the Greek word “pyr” meaning Fire. That name was given to the mineral, as Pyrite was used to spark flames to light fires. As for its chemical composition, Pyrite is an Iron Sulphide, which is characterized by the cubic crystal system. Its hardness on the Mohs scale is 6-6.5. Pyrite is derived mostly from Peru.
STONE PROPERTIES
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli is referred to as the Erotic stone and is connected to Aphrodite. Useful in attracting new friends, and ensuring the continuing love of old ones. It helps eliminate stress, and produce feelings of peace and harmony. Protects against negative energy, calms frazzled nerves, and ensures peaceful slumber. It is said to be helpful with headaches, reduce blood pressure and high temperature, and guard against dysmenorrhoea. It is also thought to assist against epilepsy and strokes. In the Zodiac field, Lapis Lazuli is attached to Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo and Libra.
Pyrite Pyrite is characterized as a symbol of prosperity, wealth and good luck. In the field of Feng Shui it is considered as one of the more influential minerals for prosperity and food fortune. It possesses positive energy, strength and productivity. It increases feelings of self worth and self confidence. It blocks negative energy and inhibits melancholy and anxiety, so extinguishing danger from those fields. It is believed to help with any problems involving bones, and resolves minor problems of the DNA system. In addition to all this, it helps calm the digestive system and improves memory function. In the zodiac sphere, Pyrite belongs to Aries, Libra and Leo.
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