I clicked,enlarged,and Oh…It’s blue aventurine..

Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite and Blue Aventurine look alike in color,some people may not able to tell the difference between them.Actually though all these 3 gemstones share a blue color,they are 3 distinct gemstones, each with its own unique characteristics.Here are some tips for you.

 1. Lapis Lazuli

 • Color: Deep blue with gold flecks (pyrite) and white calcite veins.

 • Composition: Mainly composed of lazurite, with varying amounts of calcite, pyrite, and sometimes other minerals.

 • Origin: Primarily mined in Afghanistan.

 • Metaphysical Properties: Associated with wisdom, truth, and inner vision. It is believed to enhance intellectual abilities and stimulate the desire for knowledge.

 2. Sodalite

 • Color: Generally deep blue with white veining or mottling.

 • Composition: Mainly composed of sodium aluminum silicate with chloride.

 • Origin: Found in various locations worldwide, including Canada, Brazil, Russia, and Namibia.

 • Metaphysical Properties: Associated with logic, rationality, and self-expression. It is believed to promote clarity of thought and enhance communication skills.

3. Blue Aventurine

 • Color: Typically ranges from light to dark blue, sometimes with flecks.

 • Composition: A form of quartz with inclusions of fuchsite or hematite that create the blue color and shimmering effect.

 • Origin: Found in India, Russia, Brazil, and other locations.

 • Metaphysical Properties: Known as a stone of opportunity, believed to bring luck, prosperity, and mental clarity. It is also said to promote inner strength and self-discipline.

These 3 stones have distinct compositions, origins, and metaphysical properties. Choosing between them often depends on personal preference, intended use, and metaphysical beliefs.

Also generally speaking,price of these stones is Lapis lazuli>Sodalite>Blue aventurine.Next time when you buy lapis lazuli,please check carefully if it’s real lapis lazuli.

If you have any question in gemstones,please feel free to contact us.

Well,there are several ways to tell,let’s go gentle ways first then destructive ways.

1)Color.

Real amethyst is variations in the color.Color ranges from deep purple to very light purple which almost looks white,it won’t be consistent.While color of fake amethyst is always pretty even all throughout.

2)Imperfections.

Inside the real amethyst,you will see inclusions,cloudness or little cracks instead of air bubbles.

3)Touch.

Crystals are cold to the touch.They will be cold even in the summer,place amethyst on your face to see if it’s cold.If it is not,then it’s fake.

If it’s cold but you still don’t believe it,then let’s go to the next steps…the destructive ways…

4)Fire test.

Light amethyst on fire.Real amethyst doesn’t melt.While fake amethyst made of plastic will melt very soon,and then you smell plastic.

5)Hardness test.

Also called Scratch test.amethyst on the mohs scale it’s a 7 out of 10,pretty tough.We can check its hardness by scratching amethyst using a steel knife.It’s real if nothing happens.Or we can try scratching glass or glass bottles with amethyst,it’s fake if it left a white streak on the glass/bottles.

There is another way to test,Price comparison.

Find the same crystals in similar quality which are selling online in different stores,and compare the prices with the ones you have.If it’s way too cheap,then it maybe fake.Why we said MAYBE?

It is real and cheap if you bought it from Bling Gemstone (^_-)

Natural malachite is a mineral formed through geological processes, displaying unique patterns and variations in color.

Artificial malachite, on the other hand, is typically a man-made material designed to mimic the appearance of natural malachite using various techniques, such as dyeing or composite materials.

While natural malachite is valued for its authenticity and rarity, artificial malachite offers a more affordable alternative with consistent patterns.

If you have any question or problem on natural malachite and artificial malachite,welcome to contact us.

The main origin of lapis lazuli is Afghanistan.Natural lapis is a kind of dark blue semi-precious stone with gold（pyrite）.As one of the popular stones in the world.People love it because it is unique,beautiful and noble.Natural lapis is an expensive stone in China and many other countries.However,it is not easy to get the 100% natural lapis if you were not farmiliar with this materials.

Different suppliers will have their own way to  divide the grades.The top grade lapis is pure dark blue,without any gold and white.However,some people perfer lapis with gold,or many gold.Here,I would like to tell you the difference between many types of lapis.So I would like to take our lapis for example……

AA grade lapis

In fact there are 3A,4A or even 5A grade lapis.But generally speaking,AA grade is enough for most of the situation.So let’s begin with AA grade lapis.

AA grade,beautiful dark blue,without white.

A grade lapis

Dark blue,with more gold and few white.

AB grade lapis

This is the general grade.AB grade will have some gold and white.

B grade lapis

Lighter blue,with gold and white

Dyed lapis

The material of lapis is also “natural”,but the color isn’t.Lapis in lower grades(C,D,etc) will have too much white or gold,so in order to sale it in a better price,People will dyed it to dark blue lapis.This kind of lapis is very cheap.