Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch july_carnelian intricate patterns of minute black

intricate patterns of minute black flecks

often called the "Super Seven" or "Melody Stone" contains Amethyst

Silica-rich waters create hardened deposits that preserve coral skeletons

or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay

madre xacao or madre de cacao

Lapis 4mm Round 8-Inch july_carnelian intricate patterns of minute blackLapis, or Lapis Lazuli, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. During the Renaissance, Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting. It is not a mineral, but a combination of minerals, including lazurite, calcite, sodalite and pyrite. Note: Our 8 inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing.