Friday, November 21, 2008

Lapis Lazuli


The most prized is royal blue, though it ranges in color from green to sky blue, with characteristic glittering golden specks. Distinguished from Sodalite by its richer navy color and its invariable association with Pyrite, whereas Lazulite and Sodalite (often would-be imitators) are not associated with pyrite. 

Hardness: 5.0 - 5.5

 Chakras:  Third Eye and Throat

Historical:  Sometimes called "sapphire" in ancient Egyptian references. An important gemstone in ancient Babylonia and Egypt, the deep blue color was often associated with royalty and deity. Crushed lapis used to comprise the ancient and very valuable pigment "ultramarine".   

Mystical/Emotional Properties: Place over third eye to aid insight in dreams--connection with dream forces and prepare the body for spiritual awareness.  Help develop psychic abilities.  Enhances creative self-expression.

Protects from both physical and psychic attacks.

 Powerful during meditation to increase mental clarity, serenity and calmness.

Energy focuser for teachers, lecturers and speakers.   Powerful thought amplifier--    manifesting what we desire, directing our thoughts with more energy, harmony, balance and courage.  Helps bond friendships with love and compassion.

Physical:     For disorders of throat, sinuses,  bone marrow, thymus, immune system, insomnia, vertigo, regeneration, eustachian tubes, blood pressure Alleviates migraine and neck pain, insomnia, inflammation and depression.   

Essential oils of:  Yarrow, Bergamot, Birch, Copaiba, Laurel, Muhuhu, Niaouli, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Cardamom, Palmarosa, Hyssop,

Blends of: Desert Lapis, Legend, Mesa Verde,  Grand Staircase,  Kiva Dream, Pine Creek, Deep River, Ajna, Symphony, Star Breath

http://www.gemisphere.com/gemstoneMissions/lap_mission.php

 
http://www.firemountaingems.com/printdocs/printdocs.asp?docid=GEMNOTELAPISLAZULI

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