This stone's two-part name comes from two different cultures: lapis is a Latin word meaning "stone," while lazuli comes from the Persian word lazhuward , meaning "blue." It is not an element nor a mineral--it is a rock containing multiple minerals: lazurite, diopside, calcite, pyrite and more. This Lapis Lazuli stone is set in a beautiful Silver mount with Stars and Moon. It measures 2.5cm approx in diameter and is suspended from 20 Inch approx 925 Silver chain. Lapis lazuli is astrologically suitable for Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius and Capricorn.