{"title":"Guide - Lapis Lazuli","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tgtuto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"arrondisimple\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/DSCF7731.jpg?v=1487404789\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAzure stone, star-studded sky, blue material dotted with gold... We tell you everything or almost everything about Lapis Lazuli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\"\u003eProperties: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e Group: Lapis Lazuli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e Hardness: 5 – 6 Mohs*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e Density: 2.38 – 3.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* The Mohs scale was invented in 1812 by mineralogist Friedrich Mohs to measure the hardness of minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis Lazuli is a stone of variable composition, with a very intense dark blue that can vary depending on the abundance of its main mineral element, Lazurite (a sodium and calcium aluminosilicate rich in sulfur). Its name comes from the Latin Lapis (stone) and the Arabic Azul (blue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\"\u003eA bit of history: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone has fascinated people for centuries, and its name has changed many times but always in reference to its azure blue color, like a sky dotted with stars sprinkled with gold. It was introduced to Europe under the name Ultramarinum (ultramarine), referring to its origin 'beyond the seas.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis Lazuli is an opaque stone with a matte luster, whose value depends on the intensity of its blue color. Indeed, the more it contains veins of white calcite or pyrite flecks, the less valuable it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, it was considered a precious stone more prized than gold itself. Although nowadays it is classified as a semi-precious stone, it once held a status equivalent to that of diamonds in modern societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince Antiquity, Lapis Lazuli has mainly been used as a pigment for painters. \u003cbr\u003eThis pigment was, for example, used to create the sky in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. \u003cbr\u003eThe ultramarine blue, a bright azure color, was only dethroned in 1826 when J. B. Guimet developed a low-cost synthesis method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Lapis Lazuli is expensive; it is often dyed to enhance its color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be reconstituted just like Turquoise, but these will be much less valuable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all gems, Lapis Lazuli is believed to have spiritual powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn lithotherapy, it is a very powerful stone that stimulates creativity and contributes to the elevation of the spirit by calming the mind and improving concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Middle Ages, the stone was renowned for its rejuvenating benefits on the body; it was said to help maintain healthy limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is said to be beneficial on many levels. For example, it is said to help with various vision disorders, its energetic action can help fight certain allergies and also reduce fever....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the stone of wisdom which in Egypt was often carved in the shape of a scarab and worked like a precious stone. It is a stone that soothes and rests, psychologically and spiritually; lapis lazuli elevates the soul and stabilizes the mind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a stone that brings wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, self-confidence, intuition, and creative expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\" colspan=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLapis Lazuli deposits \u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis Lazuli stones come from several deposits around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e Afghanistan:\u003cbr\u003eThe historic Sar-e-Sang deposit, famous historic lapis lazuli mines, are located at about 2,500 m altitude in the Badakhchan province.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e Chile:\u003cbr\u003eThe deposit of the Chavin people, known since the 2nd millennium BC, is located at 3600 m altitude not far from the current Argentinian-Chilean border.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e Russia:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in Siberia, it was discovered in 1797 during an expedition organized by the Russian Empress Catherine II the Great. The deposit was only discovered in 1851 in the valleys of the Slioudianka, Talaya, and Lazurnaia. It is a low production site as the rock is mainly exploited for cement manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e United States:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf a very intense blue, it has been sporadically exploited since 1939 in the Italian Mountains in Colorado, about 200 km southwest of Denver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e Canada:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has long been known to the Eskimos and is located near Lake Harbour on Baffin Island. It has been exploited since 1971 for local crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/Etoile_pico.png?3882\"\u003e Burma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003elocated in the Dattaw valley, not far from the ruby mines of Mogok.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\" colspan=\"5\"\u003e\"I will harness for you a chariot of gold and Lapis Lazuli, with golden wheels and amber horns.\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tgt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Passage of the Gilgamesh epic in 2650 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lot-de-4-perles-de-lapis-lazuli-rondes-10mm-naturelles-non-teintes","title":"Set of 4 natural, untreated 10 mm round Lapis Lazuli beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bright, mineral, and soothing blue. Lapis lazuli displays a deep blue punctuated with golden flecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: natural stone (lapis lazuli)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHole: 1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: set of 4 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blue stone prized since Antiquity, lapis lazuli combines azure and golden flecks. It is believed to be linked to expression. Each bead is unique; color and appearance may subtly vary on the same piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perles Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29981770185,"sku":"73-H\/A004263","price":1.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/products\/DSCF6436_62d1dcbf-931b-4316-a133-12e1f328016f.jpg?v=1485710791"},{"product_id":"fil-de-perles-de-lapis-lazuli-facettees-3mm-naturelles-non-teintes","title":"Strand of natural, untreated 3 mm faceted Lapis Lazuli beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deep, mineral, and soothing blue. Lapis lazuli features an intense blue speckled with pyrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: natural stone (lapis lazuli)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: faceted bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHole: 0.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: strand approximately 39.9 cm, about 140 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli is a rock of intense blue, speckled with golden pyrite inclusions. It is traditionally associated with serenity and expression. 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