Lapis Lazuli (Pigment)
Scientific Name: Lazurite (primary mineral component)
Order & Family: Mineral (Tectosilicate)
Size: Particles range from coarse grains to fine micron-sized powder depending on refinement.
Natural Habitat
Geological formations (metamorphic limestone) in Afghanistan, Chile, Russia, and other mining locations.
Diet & Feeding
N/A - Not a living organism
Behavior Patterns
Used historically by artists for ultramarine blue paint; it is stable and lightfast but non-biological.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits: Historically prized for intense blue pigment in art and jewelry. Risks: Inhalation of fine mineral dust can be hazardous.
Identified on: 2/27/2026