Crystal System: | Cubic |
Manner of Formation: | Tertiary |
Mineral Class: | Lattice silicate |
Hardness: | 5.5 |
Astrological Sign: | Sagittarius |
Vibratory Number: | 5 |
Chemical Formula: | (Na,Ca)8[(SO4/S/Cl)2/(AlSiO4)6]+Fe |
Mental/Emotional
Aids mental clarity. Protects against depression. Aids self expression. Enhances
artistic endeavours. Encourages expansiveness. Rapidly dispels stress.
Spiritual
Awakens spirituality. Stimulates the higher faculties of the mind and understanding.
Lapis is a stone of "Total awareness" and is said to have existed
before time began. Assists in gaining access to unknown mysteries, sacred
texts and planetary knowledge.
Herbal Affinity: Hyssop