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lapis lazuli

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"Lapis lazuli" is a historic and valued stone known for its deep blue color, often used in jewelry and art.

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Definition

B2Mineralogy

(technical)A deep-blue stone composed mainly of lazurite, often with pyrite and calcite, used as a semi-precious stone.

Example

  • Lapis lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years.

B2Art

(historical)A bright blue pigment made from the powdered mineral, historically used in painting.

Example

  • Artists in the Renaissance prized lapis lazuli for its vibrant blue pigment.

B2General

A vibrant blue color, reminiscent of the stone, often used to describe an intense blue hue.

Example

  • The sky at sunset turned a stunning shade of lapis lazuli.