I came for this comment! UV is my initial check if I can't tell the difference, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Now I have all these other comparisons in my arsenal though so I should be set!☺️
As you say, Lapis Lazuli is a rock, not a mineral, and is comprised primarily of the minerals Lazulite, pyrite and calcite. If it is only blue and white it may be more accurate to call it Lazurite in calcite since the pyrite is missing. I'm guessing there is some pyrite grains in there, perhaps visible using a microscope or strong loop. Anyway, awesome video and great job pronouncing feldspathoid and demonstrating streak test!
Yes we do. I am honored to have many crystal beginners following me on my social media accounts. It is my honor to help educate them along their path with crystals.
Just did a search online and found your website that redirected me to your channel and I couldn't be happier! Thank you for the information! Very educational!
I absolutely will be! I am doing new videos every week, most of which will be the crystal comparisons. :) I have quite a list of comparison videos that I want to create for all of you. If you haven't already please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any. ♥
Thank you! I have a lot of crystal comparisons planned to show side-by-side comparisons of similar looking crystals like this video. My goal is to start posting at least 1 new one a month. :)
I bought a bracelet today, thinking it was lapis lazuli , however, when I took a pic and used google lens, it identified it as Pieterlite and now I am not sure if it is or not. The images of Pieterlite beads online look very very similar to my bracelet, and yet, so do Lapis beads. Is there a way to distinguish the two? Remember, its only a bracelet, and the beads are small.
Oh my oh my you have beautiful stones!! Love ❤ your raw lapis Thank you for this video as I'm seriously drawn to them both!! Your pyrite as well!! So beautiful 😍
Lazurite is not naturally occurring. There is a solution series with a sulfate at one end and sulfide at the other. Forget which is lazurite and which is hauyne, but lapis is hauyne. Look it up on Monday. Pure Hauyne often occurs in polyhedral crystals, which are sold as lazurite. But if you look at the ones identified as Hauyne, they are identical. Another one fir you to mine is “amber calcite” which is showing up a bit lately. Hardness of 7, so not calcite. Beautiful elongated prisms packed. Together. This mineral is clinozoisite, and is rare and expensive
Thank u so very much so knowledgeable appreciate this 😊very much as iam beginning to learn the inner elements but usually I just grab whatever draws me 😉😁
My day to catch up, so watching in a row. Is it true that some Lapis has more gold color than silver in better quality Lapis? Thanks so much, very helpful. Some of my pieces do have golder specks than others.
That is incorrect information. You can do a Google search for “Lapis Lazuli hardness” for multiple sources or check this link geology.com/gemstones/lapis-lazuli/ Also look up the hardness of the stones that are a part of Lapis Lazuli: Lazurite (5-5.5), Calcite (3), Pyrite (6-6.5).
This was a huge help. I thought I had 2 sodalite. It turns out I have one of each. Gratitude
You are so welcome! I am glad that it helped. 😊
add an Ultriviolet to the lapiz lazule and in the dark it will look like the universe with millions of stars.
I came for this comment! UV is my initial check if I can't tell the difference, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Now I have all these other comparisons in my arsenal though so I should be set!☺️
Thank you so much for shedding some light on the differences. Very simple, yet thorough explanation!
I think your raw lapis lazuli does contain golden pyrite but it is very less. It is shining and has tiny pyrites all over.
I was seeing the same thing!!!
As you say, Lapis Lazuli is a rock, not a mineral, and is comprised primarily of the minerals Lazulite, pyrite and calcite. If it is only blue and white it may be more accurate to call it Lazurite in calcite since the pyrite is missing. I'm guessing there is some pyrite grains in there, perhaps visible using a microscope or strong loop. Anyway, awesome video and great job pronouncing feldspathoid and demonstrating streak test!
It is clear for those who know about gemstones unless you are a novice. We all have to learn and start from somewhere for sure.
Yes we do. I am honored to have many crystal beginners following me on my social media accounts. It is my honor to help educate them along their path with crystals.
@@CrystalGuidance We never know enough in a way, it's always good to listen to others to consolidate or go beyond.
Just did a search online and found your website that redirected me to your channel and I couldn't be happier! Thank you for the information! Very educational!
Beautiful pieces!
I just bought some Lapis, so thank you that was very helpful ☺️
You don't believe Rocks have an effect on humans do you? I mean other than hitting someone in the head with them will hurt.
I'm pretty sure I have Sodalite, the one I have has some dark formica looking flakes in it ?
Beautiful differences. Thank you for including these information.
I love creating them and helping others learn. 💜
this is informative, thank you :). please do more of these ^^.
I absolutely will be! I am doing new videos every week, most of which will be the crystal comparisons. :) I have quite a list of comparison videos that I want to create for all of you. If you haven't already please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any. ♥
Do more videos like this! I love them and it's so helpful!! Thank you! ❤️
Thank you so much! I have a long list of crystal comparison videos to shoot. My next one will be Rhodochrosite versus Rhodonite. 🙂
Excellent information! Please keep it up. Love to know more about other crystals! Thank you!!
Thank you! I have a lot of crystal comparisons planned to show side-by-side comparisons of similar looking crystals like this video. My goal is to start posting at least 1 new one a month. :)
Thanks for clearing this up!
Glad it was helpful! 💜
Very helpful and appreciated! Lovely pieces you have!
Thanks so much!
I bought a bracelet today, thinking it was lapis lazuli , however, when I took a pic and used google lens, it identified it as Pieterlite and now I am not sure if it is or not. The images of Pieterlite beads online look very very similar to my bracelet, and yet, so do Lapis beads. Is there a way to distinguish the two? Remember, its only a bracelet, and the beads are small.
Pietersite does not contain Pyrite.
Oh my oh my you have beautiful stones!! Love ❤ your raw lapis Thank you for this video as I'm seriously drawn to them both!! Your pyrite as well!! So beautiful 😍
Thank you so much! ♥
Are either of these uv reactive I have a blue sphere and under uv it turns orange didn't know if they can both do that or if it's a different stone
Thank you for doing this video💜 but I am still as confused 🤔
Can I clean a raw Lapis Lazuli in water? Thanks in advance 😇
In my research I have found that some sources state that it can be porous and to not soak it in water and to dry thoroughly if you do get it wet.
@@CrystalGuidance Thank you😇
Please UV light them.
Lazurite is not naturally occurring. There is a solution series with a sulfate at one end and sulfide at the other. Forget which is lazurite and which is hauyne, but lapis is hauyne. Look it up on Monday. Pure Hauyne often occurs in polyhedral crystals, which are sold as lazurite. But if you look at the ones identified as Hauyne, they are identical.
Another one fir you to mine is “amber calcite” which is showing up a bit lately. Hardness of 7, so not calcite. Beautiful elongated prisms packed. Together. This mineral is clinozoisite, and is rare and expensive
Thank u so very much so knowledgeable appreciate this 😊very much as iam beginning to learn the inner elements but usually I just grab whatever draws me 😉😁
That is a perfect way of building your collection! :)
My day to catch up, so watching in a row. Is it true that some Lapis has more gold color than silver in better quality Lapis? Thanks so much, very helpful. Some of my pieces do have golder specks than others.
Carol, the gold color is Pyrite. Some Pyrite might be a more vibrant gold color, but it is the same mineral either way.
Very informative. Thank you!
Thank you! :)
New sub =) i havnt watch the whole video yet but based on the comments you sound pretty awesome ^^
Thank you and welcome to my channel! ♥
I knew that sodalite piece I have is not lapis. I know my lapis!
I have a lapiz Lazuli bracelet and a double terminated pendant sodalite. Can I wear them both at the same time?
Yes.
@@CrystalGuidance thank you! ♥️
Very informative 🌺🌹
I'm so glad that you find it helpful!
Why I searched up lapis su and this came up
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Sodalite can contain Pyrite Specs
I just watched a video from GIA about lapis lazuli and the guy said the it is an 8 in the mohs scale, it’s a hard stone and will not crumble when cut.
That is incorrect information. You can do a Google search for “Lapis Lazuli hardness” for multiple sources or check this link geology.com/gemstones/lapis-lazuli/
Also look up the hardness of the stones that are a part of Lapis Lazuli: Lazurite (5-5.5), Calcite (3), Pyrite (6-6.5).