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LAPIS LAZULI GENUINE GEMSTONE BRACELET

1 INCH WIDE   AND 7  INCH DIAMETER

Lapis Lazuli is used for more than 6000 years for jewelry and ornamental objects. Its name is from "lapis," the Latin word for stone and "azul," the Arabian word for blue. Lapis lazuli is made up of 25 to 40 percent lazurite, plus several minerals (sodalite, hauyne, calcite, and pyrite) that influence color and its distribution. Based on that varying composition,  it is considered a rock, not a mineral.

Its unique deep blue color has never lost its attraction. It places lapis lazuli next to its fabulous sky-blue cousin turquoise. An affordable stone for its carat weight, it is popular as a cabochon for rings and bracelets and an all-time classic stone with a silver setting.

Lapis lazuli is fairly soft, 5-6  and sensitive to strong pressure, high temperatures and household chemicals.

For people around the world, lapis lazuli is considered a stone of truth and friendship. The blue stone is reputed to promote harmony in relationships.