Beautiful pendants of Lapis lazuli. #lapis #pendants #stones

Beautiful pendants of Lapis lazuli. #lapis #pendants #stones

lapis lazuli:
Lapis lazuli, 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.
Color: Blue
Luster: Greasy, Vitreous
Crystal system: Cubic crystal system
Chemical formula: (Na,Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄ (S,SO)₄
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): 5 – 5.5
Transparency: Opaque