Editing The Mystery Of Lapis Lazuli

In Russia Lapis lazuli (also known as Lazurite) iscalled "azure stone." Beautiful blue color of the gem is due to the presence of sulfide and sulfate ion-radicals.<br><br>If you liked this short article and you would like to receive more details concerning [https://datxanh.group/gemskyworld/nha-pho/ THANH TOÁN GEM SKY WORLD] kindly check out our web site. Lapis has been accompanying people for the whole civilization history and has always been considered a sacred stone. Over a long historical period In the Mediterranean it had not being made any distinction between Lapis and Sapphire (under the name of which all the blue stones were known). The final separation occurred in the middle of the XVIII century. A lot of gemologists consider that in the Bible Pliny the Elder and Theophrastus named Sapphire actually having in mind Lapis lazuli. In ancient civilizations it was one of the most beloved and highly valued gems. Excavations of early civilizations demonstrate that Lapis lazuli beads with cornelian were rather common female ornaments of royal personages and nobles.<br><br>As Pliny wrote, Lapis lazuli (though, he mistakenly named it "Sapphire") "is similar to the firmament strewn with stars" (stars - it must be fine pyrite rash that is characteristic of Badakhshan lapis lazuli), in ancient China it was called "the stone of the gold star". Since olden times it has long been associated with ideas of beauty, vastness and grandeur of the sky. It was worshiped<br><br>representing a reflection of the celestial divine forces. In China lapis lazuli balls were sewn onto headgears of the rulers (Mandarin) as the emblem of their power, and noble ladies decorated their hair with it. In Tibet it was highly valued by llamas who considered it above gold. In later centuries in China plates made of lapis lazuli placed on belt-dressings were mandatory part in the medieval courtiers of high rank.<br><br>The main supplier of lazurite jewel has long been Afghanistan (Badakhshan). This gem was the personal property of the emir, and later, until 1973 - the Afghan royal court. In the old days even the approach of strangers to its Mines was punishable by death, and the miners themselves had been chained for the whole life. Masters of Badakhshan even kept in secret trails to the deposits of lapis lazuli and ambushed on daredevils. Lapis lazuli is often being pay as a convertible currency. Afghan lapis lazuli is especially appreciated in the south: it looks luxurious in bright sunlight, and small inclusions of pyrite crystals adorn a gem.<br><br><br><br>In Europe Lapis symbolizes prosperity, luck and success. In India - the love and prosperity. Medieval medicine pinned the great hopes on it. Just its blue light should cast out the disease - no wonder the king of Medicine Buddha Healing Bhayshadshya Gora sits on a beautiful Lapis lazuli throne. According to legends, Lapis lazuli regulates menstruation, helps from bites of scorpions, with poisonings, saves eyesight, keep your eyes clean, relieves bone pain, lower back, makes breathing easier, treats epilepsy, jaundice, eliminates insomnia. In the Middle Ages it was also convinced that it protects against abortion, provides a prosperous childbirth and child health, helps with leprosy, destroys warts. When mixed with vinegar powder Lapis lazuli supposedly lengthens lashes, making them thicker, drives the black bile, and is useful for pain in the kidneys. A stone with gold pyrite inclusions treats for internal ulcers. Lapis has anti-inflammatory burns properties, helps with bruises, asthma, anemia, nervous exhaustion; in the powder with honey and pomegranate leaves juice it can cure some skin diseases, including ulcers, eczema and lichen.<br><br>According to numerous legends, this gem is often called the stone of love. A fidelity is guaranteed to its owner. In a ring or bracelet on a hand Lapiz improves a blood, eliminates melancholy and mad thoughts, enhances sleep, protects against the evil of rock, gives strength and body consciousness, facilitates meditation and spiritual growth, protects and gives happiness and joy. According to some rumors it brings happiness to brunettes and dark only, portends good fortune to red, it promises disaster to others.<br>In ancient times, Lapis lazuli was considered a stone of sincerity. Italian alchemists pinned great hopes on it even trying to extract the philosopher's stone and gold.<br><br>The priests of ancient Babylon and India used to carve magic incantation formulas on amulets made of Lapis lazuli. The ancient Sumerians and Egyptians called it "stone of heaven", and even 6000 years ago it was considered one of the most expensive stones and served as a measure of value. Figurines of the Sun God's Ra daughter (Egyptian goddess of truth and justice Maat) had being carved from Lapis lazuli and a supreme judge of Egypt was supposed to wear them. Scarab beetles made of Lapis lazuli illuminated the sign of the power of Pharaoh - Pectoral. There is a rumor that the tablets given to Moses on Mount Sinai were made of Lapis lazuli. This gem has been widely used for large decorations. So, there was a canopy of lapis lazuli and gold, depicting the stars and planets, the signs of the zodiac and ancient rulers over the throne of the Iranian king Khosrow II Parviz (VI-VII century). Five-meter columns of the iconostasis of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg faced with violet-blue Badakhshan Lapis lazuli. It was spent more than 1,248 kg of lapis lazuli to decorate it. Ancient temples decorated with the blue color of lapis lazuli mosaic brought praying souls in inexplicable awe.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Nowadays there is a wide variety of handmade jewellery produced from Lazurite. This stone is extremely popular throughout the world. A lot of gifts made from this semi-precious stone can be found in the unique gifts shop.