Great info' on Lapis Paul. I have a beautiful lapis necklace, large framed stones (I couldn't post a photo here) that I did your 'acetone' test so happy to know it's not dyed. I'm wondering if there's a way to polish the stones. They're beautiful but would just like to kick the luster up a notch. Thanks for your time!!
That is an excellent question with a not so easy answer. But here is the answer: Lapis is technically a rock containing lazurite, Calcite, Pyrite, and other minerals including....you guessed it-sodalite! As for the question what is the difference between these gems? Every gem has unique physical, chemical, and optical properties. Even gems that look identical to another gem, further testing such as refractive index, specific gravity, and chemical composition will reveal those differences. To make it more complicated, is that certain gens are in the same group. For example, Lazurite is in the Sodalite group of minerals. A good example of this is the Garnet Group. You will notice on this channel there are several varieties of garnet with differences, but are all under the umbrella of the garnet group. I hope this answer is helpful for you!
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do you know of a reference guide that has some principles for combining gems, stones, minerals etc.? Got a Wild Horse cabochon for myself. Next will be White Buffalo 😅
Hy Paul. You said that Lapislazuli has no Kristall naturly Structure, but thats not quite right becaus I have one of these rar Exempl. ;) nearly like Granat peaces in Quarz/Marmor
Paul, I had some earrings made from lapis but one accidentally left in a pocket and got washed. It really did fade so I’m not even sure what the stone really was.
You mentioned lazulite as part of makeup of lapis, I've heard of lazulite as a gemstone on its own, could you please tell me what it is, and looks like?
It is pronounced lah-zoo-lee. Not laz-you-lie. It's a derivative of latin. It means blue, and is definitely not pronounced the way you said it in this video.
Jeez, get into it, then sprinkle in some details. You probably lose 90% of viewers with your current format. I mean that in the most respectful, and helpful way possible.
Where have we landed on the hat issue? I came for the information about the gem, but I had no idea that the real story was here in the comment section.
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Lapis is definitely a interesting stone. Good job explaining everything
Great info' on Lapis Paul. I have a beautiful lapis necklace, large framed stones (I couldn't post a photo here) that I did your 'acetone' test so happy to know it's not dyed. I'm wondering if there's a way to polish the stones. They're beautiful but would just like to kick the luster up a notch. Thanks for your time!!
Really Good job
I like the weaving in of other information beyond just the the gem facts and figures
You’re the best instructor in the world!
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Lapis vs sodalite vs lazulite vs azurite. How do you tell the difference?
That is an excellent question with a not so easy answer. But here is the answer: Lapis is technically a rock containing lazurite, Calcite, Pyrite, and other minerals including....you guessed it-sodalite! As for the question what is the difference between these gems? Every gem has unique physical, chemical, and optical properties. Even gems that look identical to another gem, further testing such as refractive index, specific gravity, and chemical composition will reveal those differences. To make it more complicated, is that certain gens are in the same group. For example, Lazurite is in the Sodalite group of minerals. A good example of this is the Garnet Group. You will notice on this channel there are several varieties of garnet with differences, but are all under the umbrella of the garnet group. I hope this answer is helpful for you!
Lapis goes so well with denim....I hv some from Jay king..mine finds. Like you I trust your knowledge and his also.
Thank you
You are so welcome
Just found out about this class.. Love the info.. Love Lapis...where in Hong Kong is the "bead mall" you mentioned?
So if the BEST valuable lapis doesn’t contain the calcite or pyrite, wouldn’t it just be known as the mineral Lazurite, then?
first episode I've watched of yours, keep up the good work. if u were ti guess the hardest to get i would've said black opal
Do you have any information on the lapis lazuli used by Elizabeth Claire Prophet !!!!????
Insightful video. Kindly discuss how mines separate gem quality stones from mineral/matrix pieces such as amethyst, tourmaline, ammonite, etc.
Awesome class this helped a lot I have a few pieces , one of my favorite !
I am also a big fan of lapis. Definitely into the opaques
My advice is to get straight to the point of your thumbnail and save the periphery for the close of the video and you might get far more subscribers ❤ God bless
do you know of a reference guide that has some principles for combining gems, stones, minerals etc.? Got a Wild Horse cabochon for myself. Next will be White Buffalo 😅
Thank you for the video!
My pleasure!
Congratulations on continued online presence...looked for a lesson on Sodalite, did you intentionally leave it off?
What does lapis do in human life
? It does not matter whatever contents is in it .please tell about its magical effects.
It has exactly the same magical effects as any other gemstone. None.
Hy Paul. You said that Lapislazuli has no Kristall naturly Structure, but thats not quite right becaus I have one of these rar Exempl. ;) nearly like Granat peaces in Quarz/Marmor
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Paul, I had some earrings made from lapis but one accidentally left in a pocket and got washed. It really did fade so I’m not even sure what the stone really was.
Could have been lapis, but probably dyed
Avaliable with me from Afghanistan
You mentioned lazulite as part of makeup of lapis, I've heard of lazulite as a gemstone on its own, could you please tell me what it is, and looks like?
I have got to get some acetone,
It is pronounced lah-zoo-lee. Not laz-you-lie. It's a derivative of latin. It means blue, and is definitely not pronounced the way you said it in this video.
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It's like watching grass growing in a desert.
Jeez, get into it, then sprinkle in some details. You probably lose 90% of viewers with your current format. I mean that in the most respectful, and helpful way possible.
Your pronunciation of Lapis lazuli is butchered. Ahhhh
Lose the hat. It does nothing for you.
That was a while back. Don't remember which hat I wore, but I figure the less the audience sees of my face, the better!
@@pauldeasygemstones hey I thought the hat was awesome!
Where have we landed on the hat issue? I came for the information about the gem, but I had no idea that the real story was here in the comment section.
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