Does crushed lapis lazuli powder keep its deep blue color in resin?

Yes — lapis lazuli's intense blue color comes primarily from lazurite, a sodium aluminum silicate mineral, which is a stable natural pigment that holds well in cured resin. Coarse and medium grinds retain the richest, most saturated deep blue. Fine and super fine grinds appear progressively lighter — a softer, more diffuse blue — as smaller particles scatter more light. For the deepest, most vivid blue in resin work, coarse or medium grind is recommended.

What gives lapis lazuli its blue color?

The deep blue color in lapis lazuli comes primarily from the mineral lazurite — a sulfur-containing sodium aluminum silicate. Lapis is not a single mineral but a rock composed mainly of lazurite along with calcite and sodalite. The intensity and exact shade of blue varies based on the proportion of lazurite in each piece. In powder form, the blue color is retained from the lazurite mineral content.

Is lapis lazuli the same as sodalite?

No — lapis lazuli and sodalite are distinct materials, though both are deep blue and are sometimes confused. Sodalite is a single sodium aluminum silicate mineral with a more uniform, sometimes violet-tinged blue. Lapis lazuli is a rock composed of multiple minerals (primarily lazurite, calcite, and sodalite) with a rich, characteristic royal blue. In powder form, lapis is generally a deeper, more complex blue while sodalite reads as a slightly more uniform blue-violet. PEP Rocks carries lapis lazuli, not sodalite.

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Crushed Lapis Lazuli Fine Powder - Natural Gemstone

Name: Crushed Lapis Lazuli Fine Powder - Natural Gemstone
Brand: PEP Rocks
SKU: 1LAP06005
Price: 12.5 USD
Availability: InStock

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Size 0.5 oz (14g) 1 oz (28g) 4 oz (113g)

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Product Description

Our fine-grind lapis lazuli powder blends seamlessly into resins and pigments. Color appears as a medium blue - noticeably softer than the coarse and medium grinds due to the increased light scattering of smaller particles, but still a distinctly rich, saturated blue.

For Jewelry Makers & Craft Artists

Fine lapis lazuli gives resin pieces a smooth, even blue tint. Ideal for gradient pours, layered resin work, and projects where a clean, polished blue finish is the goal. Historically used as a pigment, fine lapis works well in painting mediums, pigment pastes, and decorative coatings.

For Orgonite & Energy Art

Fine lapis lazuli distributes evenly throughout resin pyramid layers, giving finished castings a consistent, rich blue color throughout.

Product Details

100% natural lapis lazuli - no dyes or synthetics
Fine grind: smooth, even particles; color is medium blue
Sizes available: 0.5 oz (14g) - 1 oz (28g) - 4 oz (113g)
Color: medium blue (slightly softer than coarse/medium due to particle size)
For craft and external body use only. Not for ingestion. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs.
Safety: Work in a well-ventilated area and consider wearing a dust mask to avoid inhaling fine particles. Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with eyes.