Necklace with lapis lazuli and pyrite gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite

Metal Gold plated sterling silver

Stone Color Dark blue (Lapis Lazuli), Golden (Pyrite)

Stone Shape Irregular (chips) and rondel (Lapis Lazuli), Spherical (Pyrite)

Stone Size ~ 0.4cm -1.0cm and 0.6cm x 0.4cm (Lapis Lazuli), 0.2cm (Pyrite)

Necklace Length ~ 44.5cm  

STONE DETAILS

Lapis Lazuli Lapis lazuli comes from the Persian word ”lazhuward” (sky blue). It is a silicon mineral and belongs in the group of tectosilicate minerals. Lapis Lazuli has strong blue color, due to Lazurite, which is the main component of Lapis Lazuli. It contains also calsite (white), sodalite (blue) and pyrite (“gold” shimmers). It is characterized by the hardness of 5-5.5 on the Mohs and the Isometric crystal system. Lapis Lazuli can be found in different countries, including Afghanistan, the USA, Canada, Argentina, India, Pakistan, Russia and Chile.

Pyrite The word “pyrite” is taken from the Greek word «pyr» meaning Fire. That name was given to the mineral, as Pyrite was used to spark flames to light fires. Pyrite, or iron pyrite, is an iron disulfide, which is characterized by the cubic crystal system and the hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Pyrite is derived mostly from Peru, the USA, Bolivia and Spain.  

STONE PROPERTIES

Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli is referred to as the Erotic stone and is connected to Aphrodite. It is useful in attracting new friends, and ensuring the continuing love of old ones. It helps eliminate stress, and produce feelings of peace and harmony. Protects against negative energy, calms frazzled nerves, and ensures peaceful slumber. It is said to be helpful with headaches, reduce blood pressure and high temperature, and guard against dysmenorrhoea. It is also thought to assist against epilepsy and strokes. In the Zodiac field, Lapis Lazuli is attached to Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo and Libra.

Pyrite Pyrite is characterized as a symbol of prosperity, wealth and good luck. In the field of feng shui it is considered as one of the more influential minerals for prosperity and food fortune. It possesses positive energy, strength and productivity. It increases feelings of self worth and self confidence. It blocks negative energy and inhibits melancholy and anxiety, so extinguishing danger from those fields. It is believed to help with any problems involving bones, and resolves minor problems of the DNA system. In addition to all this, it helps calm the digestive system and improves memory function. In the zodiac sphere, Pyrite belongs to Aries, Libra and Leo.