Natural specimen, illustrative.
Rock, mainly lazurite · Mohs 5–6
Lapis lazuli
A blue rock, commonly containing lazurite, calcite and pyrite. Its golden flecks are mineral inclusions, not gold.
- Composition
- Mixture of minerals
- Hardness
- 5–6 on the Mohs scale · scratch resistance, not toughness
- Birthstone
- No modern month assignment
- Care
- Clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soapy water; rinse briefly and dry. Avoid heat, chemicals, ultrasonic cleaning and hard impacts. Ask about treatments before cleaning.
- Paired with
- Libra · Rat years · Water element
- Symbolic
- Expression, Reflection · Throat, Third eye chakras. Design vocabulary, not a physical effect.
Pairs well with
Stones that share its meaning.
Amethyst
Quartz · Mohs 7
Calm · Evening ritual · Reflection
Aquamarine
Beryl · Mohs 7.5–8
Calm · Expression
Moonstone
Feldspar · Mohs 6–6.5
Evening ritual · Reflection
Sapphire
Corundum · Mohs 9
Expression · ReflectionGem properties describe materials. Chakra and intention pairings are symbolic traditions and Mulu design choices, not measured energy or medical effects. Stones are not proven to treat disease or improve sleep.