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    lapis lazuli
    /ˌlapɪs ˈlazjʊlʌɪ/

    noun

    • 1. a bright blue metamorphic rock consisting largely of lazurite, used for decoration and in jewellery.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lapis_LazuliLapis lazuli - Wikipedia

    Lapis lazuli (UK: / ˌ l æ p ɪ s ˈ l æ z (j) ʊ l i, ˈ l æ ʒ ʊ-,-ˌ l i /; US: / ˈ l æ z (j) ə l i, ˈ l æ ʒ ə-,-ˌ l i /), or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.

  3. Jun 17, 2024 · The meaning of LAPIS LAZULI is a semiprecious stone that is usually rich azure blue and is essentially a complex silicate often with spangles of pyrites —called also lapis.

  4. Lapis lazuli is a rock coloured by lazurite, a blue mineral used as a pigment and a gemstone. Learn about its formation, composition, and characteristics, as well as its sources in Afghanistan and Chile.

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  5. Variously described as indigo, royal, midnight, or marine blue, lapis lazuli’s signature hue is slightly greenish blue to violetish blue, medium to dark in tone, and highly saturated. In its most-prized form, lapis lazuli has no visible calcite, although it might have gold-colored pyrite flecks.

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  6. Nov 14, 2023 · The lapis lazuli crystal is a prized material that has been used to adorn great works of art, from pharaohs' coffins to the Sistine Chapel. It can also be found on King Tut's coffin and other funeral items, and it's also touted for its connection to "cosmic wisdom".

  7. Dec 1, 1985 · Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful rock; an aggregate of several minerals, mainly lazurite, calcite, and pyrite with traces of Diopside, Feldspar & Mica.