Alternative Names: None
Origin: Yukon, Canada
Mineral Species: Lazulite
Mineral Group: Lazulite Group
Chemical Formula: (Mg,Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2
Hardness: 5.5-6
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Colour: Sky blue to deep blue, appearing almost black.
Typical Appearance: Granular or cystalline masses. Also, small dipyramidal or tabular crystals.
Birthstone: Sagittarius & Gemini
Chakra Alignment: Throat and Heart
Element: None
Origin of Name & Mythology: Named from the Arabic word meaning "heaven," in allusion to its colour.
Lazulite is particularly powerful and can carry collected energy with it. It is therefore a good idea to not only cleanse but programme the crystal before working with it. The energy is quite strong, yet calm and focused, with a fae or feminine quality, and is more cool and detached than lazulite quartz.
Lazulite opens the Throat Chakra, lights it up, and also aligns it. It can be used for the Heart and Upper Heart Chakras as well, and has an influence on the other Chakras, comforting and warming the Solar Plexus. When held near the Third Eye, the Chakra opens like an aperture, which induces deep meditation and can also be used for Shamanic Journeying. Physically, it can be used to relieve pain.
