Lapis possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shape-shifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.
Gemology[]
Lapis Lazuli, by definition, is a rock primarily composed of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.
Lapis Lazuli is a birthstone of September, along with Sapphire. It is also assigned to the planet Jupiter.
Lapis Lazuli is considered to be fairly tough, but it is also fairly soft at 5-6 on the Mohs scale.
Lapis Lazuli is considered a stone of truth and friendship.
Lapis Lazuli in crystal healing is associated with intuition, psychic abilities, and astral projection.
Lapis Lazuli can be substituted by dyed jasper.
Lapis Lazuli's chemical formula is Na3Ca(Si3Al3)O12S•CaCO3•FeS2. This is because lapis lazulis are made of:
Lazurite (Na3Ca(Si3Al3)O12S)
Calcite (CaCO3)
Pyrite (FeS2)
Lapis Lazuli were normally associated with power and gods, even being found in statues of gods. This matches with Lapis's overwhelming power as a single Gem who is able to fight three other Gems (one being a fusion) to a standstill even with her own gemstone cracked.
Dreaming of Lapis Lazuli gemstones foretells faithful love, which perfectly aligns with Lapis's interactions with Steven's dreams.
Lapis Lazuli will become damaged when submersed in water, mirroring the destructive Malachite deteriorating at the bottom of the ocean.