Lapis Lazuli
| Colour | Blue |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 5–5.5 |
| Lustre | Dull to vitreous |
| Streak | Light blue |
| Crystal system | Amorphous (rock) |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Cleavage | None |
| Fracture | Uneven, conchoidal |
| Chemical formula | Rock: lazurite + calcite + pyrite |
| Specific gravity | 2.7–2.9 |
What is Lapis Lazuli?
Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. Its name originates from the Persian word for the gem, lāžward, and serves as the root for the word for "blue" in several languages, including Spanish and Portuguese azul and English azure. Lapis lazuli is a rock composed primarily of the minerals lazurite, pyrite, diopside, and calcite. As early as the 7th millennium BC, lapis lazuli was mined in the Sar-i Sang mines, in Shortugai, and in other mines in Badakhshan province in modern northeast Afghanistan. Lapi
How to identify Lapis Lazuli
- Lustre: Dull to vitreous.
- Hardness: Mohs 5–5.5 — soft; a knife will scratch it.
- Streak: Light blue.
- Habit: Amorphous (rock) crystal system.
Lapis Lazuli value
Based on 100 recent eBay sold listings, a polished / carved Lapis Lazuli typically sells for $13–$31 (about $0.03–$0.1 per gram for raw material). After eBay fees a seller nets roughly $17 on a median piece.
| Recently sold | Weight | Sold | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 385G Natural Lapis Lazuli Crystal Quartz Hand Carved Heart-shaped Healing Gem | 385 g | $31 | 2026-06-22 |
| 299G Blue Lapis Lazuli Sphere Crystal Ball Natural Quartz Healing Gemstone | 299 g | $19 | 2026-06-21 |
| 463G Natural Lapis Lazuli Crystal Quartz Hand Carved Water-droplet Healing Gem | 463 g | $22 | 2026-06-21 |
| 26.55LB Natural Lapis lazuli Sphere quartz crystal ball rock Healing | 12043 g | $14 | 2026-06-21 |
| 3.52LB Natural Stone Lapis Lazuli Freeform Polished Crystal Mineral Specimen | 1597 g | $31 | 2026-06-21 |
| 280g Natural Rock Lapis Lazuli Quartz Crystal Stone Point Healing Wand Obelisk | 280 g | $15 | 2026-06-21 |
Typical recently-sold prices, 2026-06. Condition, size and quality vary widely, so this is an estimate, not an appraisal. See current sold listings on eBay ↗. Full value guide · how we work this out.
