Lapis Lazuli is composed of the minerals Lazurite, Calcite and pyrite. The beautiful bright blue colour comes from the lazurite component. Lapis Lazuli has a rich history of being used in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece, where it was associated with royalty and spirituality. The Metaphysical properties of this stone are associated with enhancing intuition, wisdom and spiritual insight. Lapis Lazuli is also known to promote inner peace, self-expression, and clarity of thought. This is why this beautiful stone can be useful for those who are shy and can't seem to communicate properly as it facilitates communication and self expression. It is used within meditation practices to open the third eye to enhance spiritual wisdom and psychic connection.