Lapis Lazuli is a lustrous semi-precious stone with stunning blue color. It is known for its brilliant physical and emotional healing properties.
Due to its beautiful appearance, Lapis Lazuli jewelry is the center of fascination for women. The blue stone is often used as a decorative item in houses and offices as well.
Regular cleansing is mandatory to maintain the crystal’s purity, and water cleansing is considered the most convenient cleaning method. But, can Lapis Lazuli crystal be cleansed with water? The answer to this question lies within this article so, don’t miss out on reading it!
Is Lapis Lazuli water safe?
Lapis Lazuli stone has a Mohs scale value of 5.5 which makes this precious stone moderately hard. Mohs hardness scale is commonly used to determine the hardness of a mineral stone. The values in the Mohs scale range from 1 for the weakest mineral to 10 for the hardest.
Although the blue Lapis is counted as a hard crystal, its porous texture accounts for a slight soluble behavior in water.
But, you don’t need to be afraid of putting Lapis Lazuli in water as it won’t vanish abruptly on exposure to water. Occasional contact with water is feasible and necessary to pull the debris out of your crystal and maintain its good health.
Can Lapis Lazuli be cleansed in water?
Cleansing Lapis Lazuli infrequently is not forbidden as it ranks fairly high on the hardness scale. Hence, you can go for cleansing Lapis Lazuli with water 2-3 times a month.
However, if you are overusing the crystal, consistent cleansing becomes necessary. In that case, you can opt for methods like spraying, or rubbing with a wet cloth. You can also keep the crystal in your basin and gently run tap water over it.
If you put your Lapis stone in water overnight hoping to make it cleaner, it’ll rather result in damage to your crystal. You can also witness a significant loss in mass if the crystal is left in water for a long time.
Lukewarm water works the best for cleansing purposes. However, hot water and extremely cold water must be avoided.
Can Lapis Lazuli go in saltwater?
Lapis Lazuli’s chemical composition contains some reactive compounds which when combined with salt (NaCl) molecules, results in rapid loss of mass. Hence, you should not put Lapis Lazuli in salt water.
Also, saltwater can exert pressure on the surface of Lapis Lazuli, making it even more porous. An overnight ( or even a few hours long ) contact with saltwater may result in complete damage to the mineral.
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Can Lapis Lazuli go in moon water?
Moonlight is a powerful source of positive energy and can recharge and purify crystals with healing power, removing negative energy. Moon water, which is made by placing water in the moonlight, is the best method to capture the feminine light of the moon and transmute them into your crystal.
However, long-time exposure to water may weaken your Lapis stone. Therefore, you should not put it in moon water overnight. It is also suggested to avoid the consumption of moon water made by Lapis lazuli.
If you are looking to recharge/purify the crystal using the power of moonlight, you can simply place it directly in the moonlight instead of considering water as a mediator.
Can Lapis Lazuli go in the bathwater?
Having a Lapis Lazuli crystal beside your bathtub can make your bathing experience better. But since its particles can dissolve in water, it may result in certain discomforts.
The mineral has a chemical formula of (NaCa)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄ (SSO)₄ and is a composition of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite. Most of these compounds are not only highly reactive but also potentially toxic. The most common side effect may be skin irritation to some people (depending on skin type).
If you are using soap or some other chemicals in bathwater, it may result in further reactions and increase the chances of skin discomforts. Besides skin irritations, long-term, continuous use of Lapis Lazuli in bathwater may result in the weakening of bone and nervous system.
Therefore, instead of putting the crystal directly in water, you can place it in your bathtub panel, near your bathtub, or even in the corners of your bathroom.
Can you drink Lapis Lazuli-infused water?
Lapis Lazuli is a mixture of several compounds, with Lazurite, Calcite, and Pyrite as the major constituents. Some of them are toxic in nature and hence you must not consume Lapis Lazuli infused water.
You may have some physical as well as mental discomforts if you drink water made by Lapis Lazuli. It might affect your sensory organs, nerves, and bone health.
NOTE: Raw form of any crystal must not be considered while preparing infused water as it may result in the dissolving of crystal particles rapidly.
How to make Lapis Lazuli Elixir?
Crystal elixirs are made by infusing crystals in water. They are a great source of healing vibrations and when used consistently, they are said to resonate your frequency with that of your crystal.
Lapis lazuli elixir or gem water is an effective way to fill your body and soul with the essence of the mineral. However, as discussed earlier, you cannot put the crystal directly in water, as it may make the water toxic and so you should skip making Lapis stone elixir with the normal method.
You can go for the indirect method for preparing Lapis Lazuli elixir:-
- Select fine crystals of Lapis stone
- Put them in a glass or jar
- Place the jar inside a bigger vessel and fill the vessel with water
- Keep it in sunlight for a day or under Moonlight for a night to charge the blue gemstone with powerful energies.
- Your lapis lazuli elixir is ready to use!
An elixir made of Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline, and Citrine is said to target your chakras and activate them.
Conclusion
Lapis Lazuli is a stunning blue stone known for its appearance and incredible healing properties. But it is not among the hardest of minerals and so you must avoid regular exposure to water as it may weaken your crystal over time.
Also, direct contact with Lapis Lazuli makes drinking water slightly toxic due to the presence of some potentially harmful compounds. Therefore it is preferred that you do not consume infused water made with Lapis Lazuli.
You can always opt for the above-mentioned alternative techniques to make your crystal clean and free of unwanted energies.
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